Bowser 2
By CEObrainz
The pipe, a dull metallic green color, scraped against Bowser's skin as he crawled his way out of the warp pipe.
So...cold...
He looked around adjusting his eyes to the immediate light and was unsure of what amazed him the most. The room he was standing in was filled with robots moving things around, boxes transporting items, simply floated in different directions.
The floor was made of metal and there was light everywhere. The room, a perfect square in shape, had a platform directly in the middle, it was empty however all around it were people standing as if they were not sure what to do.
The people were amazing, there was some sort of robot person, a blue rat? A pair of very familiar plumbers and now...
What have we here...?
In front of him was the most dazzling, woman the turtle had ever seen and it wasn't Princess Peach. This woman was standing next to a very mysterious figure, however he paid no attention to them as he approached the princess.
"And what an honor it is to meet such a beautiful person at a place such as this." Bowser put on the nicest tone his scaly voice could muster.
The princess looked hard at him, analyzing him without saying anything. Bowser saw something in her eyes, something he had never seen in Peach.
Wisdom...
"I take it, your Bowser then?" the woman finally answered him. There was no hint of disgust, annoyance or hate. Yet there wasn't any hint of love, lust or friendliness either.
I should play this safe...
"So you have heard of me?"
The princess was clearly boasting confidence, something Bowser always admired in people.
"I suppose we have, it's in our best interests to know our opponents, inside and out."
Bowser felt himself gulping. It was as if the woman was looking at him as if he were an science experiment.
"Could I find out your name, as you already know mine?"
"Perhaps...perhaps not..."
The lady walked away, the mysterious person closely following her footsteps as if they were linked to the hip.
Who is she?
Bowser decided that Peach would finally be off the menu and the first chance he gets, he will kidnap this woman and make her his wife.
A fitting queen for my kingdom...
Bowser sighed in exasperation. He looked around the room, this time taking into account everyone here.
Interesting...
He saw all sorts of people, robots, swordsmen, animals, humans and even an angel. In the far corner of the room a familiar duo of brothers were talking to a taller man wearing an helmet.
Bowser ignored them and moved towards the nearest person. To describe him would be to say that he was a purple Goomba with arms, a cape, sword and mask. However something was odd about him.
"You there, what are you and why did they allow such a small person to enter this tournament?"
The being stared back, his eyes a pale yellow color. Bowser moved closer to challenge him again but the person spoke.
"It is not wise to speak of opponents in such a manner, when you know nothing of their skill and power." the man spoke with dominance in his voice, yet something was off about him.
"Why not?"
The man drew his blade and quickly jumped onto Bowser's head, before he could react the being had put his blade against Bowser's neck.
"I am Meta-Knight, know my name and learn to fear it. "
Yes, something was wrong...
Bowser for once in his life acted calm, he let Meta-Knight get off him and gained a new respect for the swordsman.
Perhaps he may be of use to me...
"So Meta-Knight. Perhaps we got off on the wrong...um...claw. I am Bowser, King of the Koopas."
Meta-Knight shook his hand.
"You see, I came here to try and make peace between my kingdom and the mushroom kingdom."
Meta Knight shifted.
"I have heard of it. But if you truly who you say you are, then are you not the kidnapper of Princess Peach?"
Bowser coughed uncomfortably.
"Me? Kidnap? That's not right. I am merely a humble king trying to make peace,"
Meta-Knight didn't look too convinced.
"You see for as long as I can remember, I have been trying to have meetings with the ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom, Princess Toadstool. If we could have a decent discussion I'm sure we could come to terms, however you see her two bodyguards over there? The ones in overalls? They hate me and want nothing but the death of my people! They have slaughtered thousands of poor defenseless little Goomba and cracked the shells of many-a Koopa. Even my eldest son Karni Koopa was slain at the hand of the man in red..."
Bowser managed to produce a single tear, making his story seem more legit.
Meta-Knight seemed to be more relaxed now.
"That's terrible. They are even here to stop you from achieving peace. I will help you achieve your goals for I am warrior of honor!"
Yes...
"Thank you so much! I won't let you down I promise!"
Bowser moved away from his new friend and looked around the room however someone coughed loudly to gain the attention of everyone. It was Potential.
When did he get here?
"Everyone can I have your attention! My master wished to address you now and I warn you this is your last chance to back out. If you wish to leave, walk to that green platform where I am now pointing!"
In one of the corners of the room a round platform big enough to fit everyone was silently hovering in place. No one moved however, apparently everyone was determined to compete and win.
"Good! Then may I present to you Master Hand!"
Potential walked away as a platform slowly descended. No one could make out the person on it, however as the platform landed almost everyone drew their breath.
It was a floating, giant, gloved hand...
"What?" a few of the people gathered almost said instantaneously.
"I am sorry to keep you waiting. Yes, I am Master Hand and welcome to the Super Smash Bros Brawl tournament. However I am sorry to say that I may have lied about a few things..."
A few competitors looked on, some smirked and the others drew their weapons, ready to pounce on the floating hand.