Mild warning: This chapter is contained with the nightmare being a bit gory and the rest of this chapter being filled with bittersweet fluff between Mario and Blossom. Honestly, in my head canon I just see the Mario Bros and Powerpuff Girls being best friends for life; wait a minute have I said that before? Oh well XD I'll say it again! They are best friends and not even you can change that! X3 Well you could if you wanted to but that's just my headcannon haha. Feel free to play around with it if you'd like!
I might even make a series of one shots about the Mario Bros' and the Powerpuff Girls' friendships with each other... what do you think?
Okay I'm done :B Enjoy this chapter filled with fluff~
Unbeknownst to Blossom, Mario didn't go to sleep yet; he still had a lot of things on his mind. About what everyone had been through, Princess Peach, Professor Utonium... just the whole adventure in general. The Powerpuff Girls never, ever gave up despite what this adventure threw their way, and Mario really admired them for that. Even Luigi was impressed by their determination. These girls were five year old super heroes, but seriously; these girls were the real deal when it came to danger.
The red plumber started to doze off until he heard Blossom whimpering in her sleep. What was going on in her sleep?
When Blossom awoke, she was laying on the concrete road, her vision was blurry, and all she could see were tiny flashes of fire. Fire that sizzled and engulfed all over Townsville. After looking around, she got up to see the flames. When her vision finally went clear, the pink clad gasped at the horrible sight. Buildings were burnt down, there were corpses of those who fell off, and robots and Koopa armies marching on as they celebrate the demise of the beloved town... it was all so horrible.
Blossom floated around the town to find fire raging on and more corpses everywhere; on the roads, on some of the roofs, halfway through the windows, even on the cars! She wandered around and around until she got to Mojo Jojo's observatory. Then she heard Mojo and Bowser cackling out of delight and saw them come out of said observatory.
"Well congratulations, Blossom!" Bowser exclaimed. "ALL of Townsville is now in COMPLETE tyranny thanks to YOU."
Blossom's eyes widened. "W-what?! Bowser? Mojo?! What's going on? Why are you doing this?!" Blossom asked.
"Well, your stupid mayor would've pleaded for help but you were TOO late. We killed them all!"
"And now, you are NO more part of the Powerpuff Girls," Mojo added, "for your sisters are also DEAD because of us! Your stupid plumber friends are dead! Everyone is deceased! Gone! Dead! Out of existence! Because WE, Mojo Jojo and King Bowser, will RULE THE WORLD!"
"In other words, little miss leader girl..." Bowser was slowly advancing towards Blossom, preparing his deadly attack. "Your stupid little town... is DOOMED." He blew fire at the poor girl, engulfing her in flames as he and Mojo laugh at her slow and painful death.
When the nightmare ended, Blossom screamed in pure agony, jolting up while she breathed heavily, trying to forget what just happened. All of this startled Mario and when he saw the poor girl recovering from whatever it was, he had a concerned look on his face.
"Whoa Blossom, calm down! What happened?!" Mario asked. She looked at the plumber with a frightened look as she tries to hide her tears.
"I-I had a nightmare... w-where I..." The pink clad started to say until a lump was in her throat. She started to weep as she grabbed a hold of Mario. He had no idea what he was thinking at the time, but he grabbed her tightly and got her out of the tent. The plumber set the girl down at the beach.
"Alright, you're okay..." Mario said. "Everything's okay. Just take a deep breath and tell me what happened."
"Well..." Blossom started after she took a shaky breath. She hesitated for a moment but insisted on continuing. "In my nightmare... T-Townsville was in f-f-flames... a-and Bowser and Mojo took over the city and everyone was d-dead... including my sisters, you and Luigi...! A-and then... B-Bowser killed me too... he burned me using his f-f-fire breath..."
Mario felt sorry for the poor girl. His mind nagged him that Blossom was scared of losing her sisters and her dearest friends... especially the professor and Peach. Mario understood how she felt, honestly. Without his brother and the love of his life, and the girls even, he was nobody.
"It was so horrifying... what if the professor's not okay or if Peach isn't okay?" Blossom pondered. "What if both Mojo and Bowser have already taken over the world before we knew it? What if they KILLED Peach and... and..."
"Blossom, is there something you're not telling me?" Mario asked.
"I just... miss the p-professor so much and I hope he's o-okay... and I'm so scared of l-losing you guys..." She teared up again and hugged him tightly as she sobbed hysterically into his arms. The plumber held her for the longest time. As Mario got a good look at her, the poor girl looked like she hadn't slept in days. Rings around her eyes and all.
"Shhh... it's okay," Mario whispered, rubbing her back. "It was only a bad dream. I'm right here, Bloss."
Blossom seemed to have calmed down a bit, but she still shook from each sob she took. Mario really wanted to reassure her that Peach and the Professor weren't dead, that they were still safe... but how would she really know if they were... not dead? The red plumber saved Peach multiple times before and she was left unharmed each time. Yeah, she had a few scratches on her skin and rips on her dress, but all in all, she was okay.
"I know how you feel, Blossom," Mario said. "Whenever I have to save Peach, sometimes I worry that she's not safe... but in the end she's safe and sound waiting for me. She's always here, mostly unharmed. The same thing goes for you girls when you try to save Townsville or the professor, right?"
Blossom sniffs before answering. "Uh-huh."
"Yeah, so I'm sure they're both alive. Even though they may be kidnapped, they definitely know that we'll be there to save them in the end; and it'll all be worth it when we get there."
"Yeah... I guess you're right," she agreed, wiping her tears away. She smiled faintly and the two friends let go of each other as Mario laid back down in the sand. He stifled a yawn in the process; he hadn't really slept since... well, since the adventure started, actually.
Blossom let out a huge yawn which Mario took notice of. She was so tired, she looked like she was going to pass out. The plumber could understand; it's been a long adventure after all. He had no idea how to comfort her more until an idea popped in his head.
"You know what my mother would do when me or Luigi couldn't sleep?" Mario asked.
She looked at him. "What is it?"
"When we were kids and we were scared, she would comfort us and sing us a lullaby to help calm down our nerves and get to sleep faster."
"It sounds really sweet... what's it called?"
"It's called Safe and Sound. You want to hear it?"
She nodded and grabbed ahold of Mario again. He wasn't exactly the best singer, but he had to try. He took a deep breath and started singing.
"I remember tears streaming down your face
when I said I'd never let you go.
When all those shadows almost killed your light
I remember you said, "Don't leave me here alone..."
But all that's dead and gone and passed tonight
Just close your eyes...
the sun is going down
You'll be alright
no one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe... and... souuuuund."
Blossom teared up and smiled as Mario sang.
"Don't you dare look out your window
darling, everything's on fire
The war outside our door keeps raging on
Hold on to this lullaby
Even when the music's gone...
Go-ooo-ooone
Just close your eyes...
the sun is going down
You'll be alright
no one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe... and... souuuuund."
She grew even more tired by the second thanks to her fatigue. She just tried to stay awake but to no avail. Mario's singing voice was too soothing...
"Just close your eyes...
You'll be alright
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe... and... souuuuund."
As the plumber finished his last set of notes, he looked down to see Blossom fell fast asleep on his chest. He was taken aback but he decided to welcome it.
"Ha ha, what am I, a pillow?" Mario jokingly asked.
"...mmmn, 'm sorry..." Blossom sleepily replied. She was definitely knocked out.
The plumber warmly smiled at the sight. "Nah, it's okay. I don't mind at all."
Mario gently ran his fingers through her hair to soothe her more. Blossom and her sisters have been such great company to him and Luigi. Yeah, they might have struggled a few times, but they've never given up no matter what the cost was. "It'll be okay," he whispered. "We'll get through this. Just a long ways to go."
Soon after, he too fell asleep to the sound of the waves crashing.
Luigi sat up in the tent. He's tried and tried so many ways to sleep but it just wasn't working. Counting sheep usually helped or picturing himself in his nice, cozy bed worked too, but for some reason he just couldn't sleep... thanks to Buttercup's HORRIFYING story about that... mentally ill scientist girl. In fact, Luigi was pretty sure that's why he was between the green clad and Bubbles. It wasn't like the story scared him that badly...
Gahhh what am I even worrying about anyway? Luigi thought, putting his head in his hands. I should calm down and get some sleep. It's not even real and-
His thoughts were interrupted by Blossom's screaming for help... what was going on with her, he wondered. Then he heard Mario's voice from outside; they were talking about it and while Blossom cried Mario just comforted her, telling her everything was going to be okay. A minute later, he sang her a lullaby that was sung to Luigi and Mario as kids... just like the way their Mama Mia sang. It was just like his older twin bro: he was always there for someone in need of comforting. The green plumber sighed contentedly as he laid back down.
"Luigi?"
Bubbles' voice startled Luigi and he looked over to his right to see the pigtailed girl up and about in her blanket.
"Hmm? What is it Bubbles?" he said.
"Do you remember how me, my sisters and you and Mario met?" she asked.
Now there was a good question Luigi could answer. But to put it in simpler terms... "How we met... I remember it like it was yesterday. Princess Peach, Mario and I were taking a vacation in Townsville because we needed time away from the Mushroom Kingdom for a while. Oh, it was a relaxing time we had, looking at the sights, going on a tour... it was fun. But then suddenly... Bowser appeared! He came in with his airship and minions to take over the town. Guess he really wanted to take Peach... again. And to make her his queen."
Bubbles seemed really eager, eyes gleaming with wonder as she nodded vigorously. "Mario and I tried to stop him all we could, we did. But he just kept blasting us with these bullet bills and eventually... we got knocked out thanks toe that giant bullet bill. From what I heard, Mojo Jojo didn't even know what was happening until he heard that big explosion! So he came outside with his giant robot only to find that Townsville was in flames and up above was Bowser's airship; he was pretty impressed by Bowser's handiwork, so he decided to work together with the great Koopa King to take over Townsville.
"And that's where you girls come in! When Peach, Mario and I came to, we saw a massive explosion from the banzai bill... then minutes later, we saw three streaks of colors; pink, light green and blue. Blossom demanded that the villains let us go but they wouldn't budge and Bowser called you guys weird little bug eyed children. Then, you guys just kicked their butts with NO mercy whatsoever in your classic Powerpuff style. After you got done with that, you Bubbles, carried us to safety while Buttercup had threw the airship back to where they came from.
"Then after that... well you can probably imagine how grateful we were after you had defeated them when Mario and I weren't able to."
"I remember," Bubbles said. "You were so happy that you shook Buttercup's hand vigorously. Then we introduced ourselves to you guys and the princess, offered for you to stay at our house for a few days since your hotel room was destroyed and then we sent you off!"
"I think you summed it up pretty well!" Luigi ruffled Bubbles' hair and she giggled happily in response. Suddenly Luigi's mind came to Mario. He'd been outside for a long time now. He hoped his brother was okay...
"I'll be right back," he said, getting up. "I gotta go see if Mario's okay. You should get some sleep."
"Okay," Bubbles replied. "G'night!"
Luigi exchanged a good night back and went out of the tent to see Mario. There he was, lying on the sand with Blossom's head on his chest; with one hand behind his head and the other on Blossom. As the younger brother peered behind Mario, he could see Mario sleeping peacefully beneath the stars. His poor bro's gotta be tuckered out... and cold.
"Mario?" Luigi called out quietly, gently shaking his shoulder.
"Ehh... what is it...?" Mario rubbed his eyes, sat up slowly, and gently set Blossom down on his lap to avoid waking her up. She stirred in her sleep but didn't open her eyes.
"You okay?" Luigi asked. "What happened?"
"Oh... well..." Mario started to explain. "Blossom had a horrible nightmare about Townsville burning up thanks to Bowser and Mojo... and everyone was dead. Bowser even burned her alive while she was suffering."
"Oh my god, that's scary!"
"Yeah and... she was crying hysterically because of this. I just..." He looked down at Blossom in sorrow. "I've never seen her so broken down like this. I didn't even know what to tell her when she told me she was afraid of losing us. I mean, how would she know if... if Utonium and Peach aren't really dead...?" Tears started to well up on his face. He wipes them away before letting out a few sobs.
"Aww, big bro..." Luigi opened his arms out for a hug and the older twin brother held onto him as he cried heavily onto Luigi's shoulders. It wasn't really often that Mario cried... but it is heartbreaking to see him like this.
"I'm so sorry..." Mario muttered. "I know I'm supposed to be the big brother, but... I just can't help but worry about her... the poor girl's been through a lot... Not to mention that Peach is still in trouble and I feel like I'm not-"
"Bro." Luigi cut him off and Mario wiped his tears again as he looks at his younger twin with a stunned expression. "Look, I might be scared of everything in sight but I'm amazed at how the girls have pulled this off. And you should be too."
"Yeah but-"
"And don't you dare say that you're not good enough. You're my big brother and I look up to you all the time. I mean, even Blossom looks up to you like her second father figure. ALL of these girls look up to us. What would Blossom even say if she heard you saying that right now?"
The green plumber let those words sink into Mario's head for a few moments before he continued. "All I'm saying is that you've helped us a lot throughout this adventure... why don't you let me help you this time? As brothers? We've handled a lot of hard adventures like that, and we can handle this one too. And besides... we've saved Peach multiple times so she should be fine."
Mario stayed silent for a while before his face welled up with tears again and silently weeped into Luigi's shoulders. "My god, you're right... what would I do without you, Luigi?"
"Heh... I don't know what I'd do without you either," Luigi quietly replied, patting his back.
"Um... Mario, Luigi? Is everything okay...?"
The brothers stopped hugging each other and noticed that Blossom had already woken up with a worried look on her face.
"Huh? Blossom?" Mario said, wiping the tears off his face again.
"Are you okay?" Blossom asked. "I heard you crying."
"Oh... you did huh?" He chuckled sadly as she nodded. "Well, Luigi wanted to check up on me to see if I was okay... and we just talked for a bit, then I... told him what happened."
Luigi nodded in agreement. "Yeah, I heard you had a nightmare and you're scared of losing us... is that true?" he asked.
Blossom is silent for a moment and then she started to cry. "Yes..." was the only thing she could choke out. Then she held onto Mario and cried her eyes out. Luigi assumed she didn't even get any sleep and felt sorry for her.
"Ohh Blossom..." Mario said as he looked down in sadness and hugged her. "It'll be okay... like I said, it's only a nightmare. You won't be losing us any time soon. Look, even Luigi's here." Luigi squeezed her shoulder lightly with ease.
"I... I know... I just..." Blossom choked out through her tears.
"If it makes you feel any better, Blossom," Luigi says, "I get scared too. Especially of losing the people I love. Like Mario is afraid of losing us too; but he's right. It's just a nightmare and you're not losing us no matter what. Don't you worry about a thing because we'll always be there for you and your sisters every step of the way."
Blossom looked down in silence for a few moments before grabbing the twin brothers into a tight hug and crying softly once again. They gathered her in a group hug.
"T-thank you guys... for b-being there..." Blossom murmured.
"Don't mention it," Mario whispered. "It's going to be alright."
A few moments later, Blossom fell asleep out of exhaustion and Mario gently put her down on his lap. He then stroked her hair a few times in order to soothe her once more. Again, that's Mario... always there when you need him.
"Do you think she's gonna be okay?" Luigi asked Mario.
"I really hope so," he replied. "The poor girl's been through a lot, just like the rest of us have."
A few minutes later, Mario too fell asleep out of exhaustion on the younger twin's shoulder. As soon as Luigi felt it he just patted his brother's head tenderly just to let him know he was gonna be okay. Sometimes he felt like the big brother when Mario was vulnerable like this. It's not that often he saw him like that. Luigi looked up at the stars and wondered how Peach and Professor Utonium are doing, hoping they were okay.
"Hey Luigi!"
All of the sudden, Bubbles and Buttercup's voices were a few inches away from Luigi, and he turned his head only to see them walking towards him, clearly worried.
"You okay? You've been out for a while and Bubbles-" The green plumber shushed Buttercup and pointed to the now fast asleep Mario and Blossom. They've clearly had a lot on their minds. Bubbles' eyes softened at the sight and Buttercup just looked at them, warming up at the sight as well... before she sat down on the sand.
"Eh. Whatever. I'm just gonna sleep here... I'm too tired," Buttercup remarked, laying down. Then Bubbles looked at Luigi.
"What was going on between you two?" she asked.
"Well, about that..." Luigi said, "Blossom had a nightmare so Mario comforted her and then he... had a lot on his mind and he was just afraid that he really wasn't good enough and... he just cried on my shoulder and I had to tell him that everything was gonna be okay... yunno? We got this." He put his hand on Mario's back as he said those words. "And then Blossom woke up and started crying again... so we both comforted her until she fell asleep. It was a lot going on."
Bubbles' face was filled with concern as she heard this. "Poor Blossom... I just hope she's okay. That nightmare must've got to her."
"Yeah, me too. Hopefully she'll be fine by tomorrow." Luigi let out a yawn. "Oh god, I'm tired. Let's just get back to sleep eh?"
"Yeah... I'm so tired..." Bubbles said as she held on to his arm and went to sleep. She looked so peaceful to the green plumber. Just a few seconds later, he fell asleep along with the others.
A/N: I told you there was going to be a lot of fluff going on lol. To be honest I'm better at that than I am at adventure stuff. But at least I'm improving somewhat! So yeah, like I said earlier, I may be thinking of doing a series of oneshots featuring the Mario Brothers and Powerpuff Girls. The other characters from the franchises can be there too. If you'd like, you can go ahead and request a plot for a oneshot once I get that started up. I'll post the rules once I get this series going :P
Anywayyyy I hope you all liked the bittersweet fluff! Don't forget to RR~
