Ch 4
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Luigi

Luigi peered around the corners of the Sarasaland Castle.
He had snuck into the country in order to spy on the Crystal Empire for the Rebellion.
So far, he had been there for three weeks. So far, nothing interesting had happened.
Nothing besides drills and plays. The Crystal Empire had been known for its arts, after all.
Those had been rather interesting , he had to admit.
As he stealthily moved through the castle,he let out a soft sigh. He remembered the good days, when he and Daisy had been together.

Those had been better days. Before everything had gone completely to hell.
That had been before she had dumped him for Waluigi. Maybe she had been under the control of the Crystal Empire all along.
He didn't know. All he knew really was that if he followed the fake Daisy around, eventually she would go see the prisoners. He would be able to free them then.
Mario had been taken a month prior. He knew this because the one that had replaced him was violent beyond anything Mario had ever been shown to be. It was almost terrifying.
Luigi visibly shuddered. That was why, when Toad had told him Lady Thalia was back, he had been happy. Perhaps she could help them. However, she had not been heard from since entering the Secret Passageway into the castle. This was troublesome.
The Crystal Empire were known for killing people they did not need rather gruesomely. If this was true,which it had been proven to be, Thalia was in grave danger.
The throne door opened and Luigi dove into an alcove. He could not afford to get caught now.
Daisy-The Fake Daisy,He kept having to remind himself, sauntered out lazily, accompanied by both Waluigi and Wario. It appeared that they had now captured Wario as well.
Luigi felt a twinge of anger.
All of the true heroes had been captured. If he didn't do something, the Kingdoms were doomed.
Letting out a soft breath, he began to follow Daisy.
A loud noise behind him caused him to whirl around.
The last thing he saw was a Bullet Bill coming at him. Then nothing.

Morton
Nostalgia filled his mind as he walked down the halls of his former castle,now his son's. Bowser had allowed him to stay here while they worked on a way to take down the Crystal Bastards.
Stopping at a door, he opened it, entering a council room.
His grandchildren were all sitting in chairs.
As he entered, his namesake spit out his soda in shock. Iggy was on his feet in seconds, sword drawn.
Morton chuckled softly.
"Calm yourselves. I come in peace."
Looking around, he noticed his granddaughter was not there.
"Where might Wendy be, I wonder?"
Roy's face contorted into anger.
"None of your DAMN business." He roared. ''Father, WHY is he here?"
Bowser pinched the bridge of his nose with his thumb and index finger.
"As much as I hate to admit it, He is right." He said finally.
The room became loud with the Uproar the Koopalings caused. Only Bowser Junior stayed quiet. He'd never really met his Grandfather before.
Morton regarded him fondly. He remembered the creation of this little one. It had been one of his greatest achievements.
"Hello Junior.''
"...Hello Grandfather."
Bowser's eyes hardened.''Sit. And Shut up."
Morton grinned as he sat down.
"I wouldn't be so harsh with me. I carry valuable information about your enemies. Remember, the last time they surfaced, I was one of the ones who brought them down."
The room suddenly became quiet. He assumed they had not realized that up until this point.
"...Bowser, If I may, would you allow me to lead this meeting?" Morton requested humbly.

Bowser tossed the pointer to him.''...You did say you were trying to make up for past transgressions.'' He mused.''I suppose I should attempt to trust you."
Morton caught the Pointer in midair.
''Thank you." He walked over to the board and began to draw up a quick map of the Crystal Kingdom.
"Just past the Sarasaland deserts lays a vast wasteland that stretches for miles almost to the sea.'' He intoned seriously. "This was once the location for the Crystal Empire. When the seven kingdoms sealed them away-''
"I've been meaning to ask.''Roy interrupted. ''How DID you seal him up?"

Morton smiled .
"A very good question Roy. There were seven swords, one from each of the kingdoms. We used them to seal the bastards. Of course, this means that the Crystal Empire has a sword too."

Ludwig's blood froze in his veins.
"Where is ze one for The Mushroom Kingdom?"

Morton turned his gaze to him.
"It was lost when one of my best experiments plummeted into the sea and drown-''

''Shut up."
Surprisingly, the voice was Bowser Jrs.
"Excuse me?"

Bowser Jr stood up.

"I said SHUT UP. DONT TALK ABOUT HER LIKE SHE WAS SIMPLY AN EXPERIMENT. SHE'S THE CLOSEST THING WE HAD TO A REAL MOTHER."

Bowser's fists were clenched tightly, something that didnt escape his father's gaze.
"You still grieve for your beloved...I wonder if they would grieve more if I were to show them the DVD I set you?" Morton's eyes glinted. He had planned on doing this anyway. Let the young ones know the truth. It was better then a lie.

Bowser closed his eyes, an angry look on his face.
"Do it. Do it and get it over with before I change my mind."