Super Mario 24

The following takes place between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM on the day
the King of the Mushroom Kingdom will hand over his power to Princess Peach...

Grate Guys Casino - 3:00:00 PM

Outside of Grate Guys Casino, Koopa Troopas in black shells start surrounding the house with everyone inside unaware of their presence. Inside, Grate Guy was putting on a show with his juggling and balancing act and Peach was very amused by it. Then suddenly, the glass breaks and a storm of Koopa Troopas rush in shooting everyone down except for the queen.

KT: You're coming with us Peach!
Peach: Not this time

She was still equipped with the combat suit and quickly pulled out anything she could use to defend herself. She jumped to the side and pulled out fire flowers, quickly taking down a few of the Troopas. Some of the Koopas rebelled and open fired.

KT: Hey, quit firing! We need her alive!

The Koopas set their flowers to stun and started to fight back. Though, they were no match for Peach. Within a matter of minutes, they were taken down but then from out of nowhere she's electrocuted and falls flat on the ground. Luigi walks up to her and picks her up. He then picks up a radio.

Luigi: I have Peach. Returning home.

As Luigi proceeds to walk out the door, Grate Guy struggles to get up after being shot and pulls out a dagger to nail Luigi with. The sound of the dagger getting picked up from the floor rang in Luigi's ear and he turned around shooting Grate Guy in the head with a fireball.

Luigi: Such a waste...

Barrel Volcano - 3:11:33 PM

As they entered, the sound of bubbling lava filled the caves.

Geno: Be careful Mario. You don't know what kind of enemies we might find in this kind of place
Mario: I hear you

A few minutes of walking, and still nothing.

Mallow: Geno, are we there yet?
Geno: Don't start with that
Mario: But seriously, how close are we?
Geno: Hmm... About a quarter of a mile north

Mario and Mallow fell to the ground anime style. With that, the caves were alive with the sound of thumping which caused a large rumble.

Geno: Uh-oh
Mario: What do you mean by uh-oh
Geno: Run...

Geno ran for it with Mario and Mallow not far behind. Then all of a sudden, rock creatures started coming out of the ground grabbing for their legs.

Geno: Thanks a lot guys! You've just woken up half the bad guys in this cave!

Suddenly, Mallow fell to the ground.

Mario: Mallow!

Mario flipped forward and pulled out one of his Bullet Bill Launchers. He quickly took aim and fired annihilating the rock creature.

Mario: Eh... Their not so tough
Mallow: Thanks Mario

Just then, a fireball flew at them just barely missing Mallow and Mario.

Mario: Let's say we run
Mallow: I like the way you think Mario

Mushroom Castle - 3:17:12 PM

Yoshi's still tied to the chair in the ballroom. Not many people have come through, so he's been alone for a while. The thought of what Bowser could be doing to Birdo was still lingering in his mind, but was quickly flushed out when he noticed something. The ballroom still had food in it with plenty of silverware scattered all over the table.

Yoshi: Finally, some good luck

He looked around at first, making sure nobody was around. Then he stuck out his tongue trying to reach for a huge knife next to the partially ruined cake. Closer, and closer he reached for it, but was cut short by a few inches so he started to try and scorch his chair a little bit closer. The sound of the chair scotching closer echoed through the hallway attracting some attention as some boos came roaming in.

Boo1: What's going on in here?
Boo2: Hmm, everything seems normal
Boo1: Okay, let's go

As the boos left, Yoshi tried again for the knife but was still too short so he scotched up again getting closer. But he was still making too much noise as the boos came in again.

Boo1: What the hell is going on in here?

The two walked up to Yoshi.

Boo1: You wouldn't be planing to escape now, would you?

Yoshi didn't respond

Boo2: Though guy, huh?

The Boo socked Yoshi one causing him to fall to the floor. The boo then grabbed Yoshi by the neck.

Boo2: Let me ask again, what the hell are you doing?
Yoshi: Screw you...

Outraged, he then kicked Yoshi in the stomach sending him flying towards the table with the food.

Boo1: Loser...
Boo2: Let's get out of here. He's not going to do nothing

But fate had been good to him because he was finally in range of the knife.

3:24:09 PM

He shot out his tongue and grabbed it, finally being able to cutting himself loose. He hopped up, still hurting from the sucker punch and ran towards the hallway looking for Birdo. He put his head next to door after door, listening for Birdo or Bowser. Suddenly, after a few minutes of randomly roaming he herd was sounded like a wine from Birdo.

Yoshi: Finally...

He kicked open the doors, only to be shocked at what he saw. Birdo was tied to a chair, gagged while Bowser sat on a couch obviously tired out. Yoshi just stared at Bowser with stunned eyes knowing what he did...

Yoshi: Bowser...
Bowser: What the! How did you...
Yoshi: I'LL KILL YOU!!!

Bowser stood up, as Yoshi lunged at him still holding the knife he used to escape with. He dodged, tripping Yoshi with his big foot making him drop his knife. With Yoshi on the ground, he attempted to stomp on him. But Yoshi was tricky and kept rolling out of the way and soon hopped up ready to fight. Their eyes kept fixating on each other making sure no one had the advantage.

Bowser: Hmm... You put up quite a fight Yoshi

They kept starring at each other until Yoshi looked towards the left. The knife was still there, just screaming to be picked up. Though, Bowser picked up on his plan as he noticed the knife too. The two ran for it as Bowser fell on his belly and slid for it. Yoshi, on the other hand, jumped into the air and started diving for it. Just then, a lone fireball came out of nowhere and hit the knife out of the way. The fireball then ricocheted and nailed Bowser in the arm, stunning him temporarily.

Yoshi: What the...

Everyone looked at the door, and there stood Luigi holding a fire flower with a couple of boos standing with him. Luigi then aimed the flower at Yoshi. He had nowhere to go.

Boo: You have him in your sights. Shoot him!

Luigi just stood there gripping the fire flower.

Boo: What are you doing? SHOOT HIM!!!

His arm started to shake.

Yoshi: ... You've come this far, Luigi. Why not?

He started to shake even more, still hesitating. What felt like forever, he finally shot but Yoshi already had him scouted out. He rolled to the ground and shot out his tongue knocking the flower out of his hand. He stood up and was about to rush them, but out of nowhere he was knocked out. Bowser had gotten back up.

Bowser: He's just like a roach. Oh well...

He walked up to Luigi.

Luigi: Sorry
Bowser: Don't apologize. Did you get the princess?
Luigi: Yes sir
Bowser: Good. Why don't you get something to eat. You look hungry
Luigi: Okay

And Luigi runs off.

Bowser: I better go find King Boo.

Weapons Research Facility - 3:46:17 PM

Daisy was looking around, asking about everything that this facility had to offer. She then walked up to a large tube with a clear red liquid.

Daisy: Is this soda in here?
Toad: No... It's called Red Essence. It eliminates ghosts
Daisy: Oh, interesting.
Toad: Yah, we've been working on that for years. I think we used it once a few years ago and the results were good

She walked away from the test tube and back to her chair. All was calm, then without warning the metal door opened up and a bunch of Koopa Troopas in black shells rushed in and took the entire room hostage.

KT: Nobody move! This facility is in the hands of King Bowser and King Boo
Daisy: Oh no!
KT: Everyone, into the truck now

All the scientists went outside and into the large truck. One of the troopas notices Daisy and grabs her.

KT: You're coming with us
Daisy: What for?
KT: We have plans for you

Barrel Volcano - 3:51:37 PM

Mario, Geno, and Mallow were still running from all the monsters chasing after them. As they ran, Mario noticed something.

Mario: Geno! Get ready to roll!
Geno: Got ya!

Said Geno as he noticed the crack in the wall.

Mallow: What are you going to do?
Geno: Hold on!

The opportunity came and the three rolled to the side disappearing into the crack and finally loosing the monsters that were chasing them. Suddenly, Geno's hands started to glow.

Geno: ...
Mario: What's going on?
Geno: The star. It's here

Geno walked up to the wall and put his hand on it. It opened up revealing the eighth wishing star.

Mallow: Finally

Mallow ran up to grab it, but was electrocuted on the spot and thrown backwards.

Mallow: What the hell was that?
Geno: It's protected by a shield of course, nothing can get in
Mallow: How do we get through?
Geno: We don't

Geno pulled something out of his cloak. It was his pitchfork.

Geno: Watch this

He pointed his weapon at the star and a sort of magnet effect started. The star was drawn to it, and in the blink of an eye the star went through the shield and into Geno's had.

Mallow: Woah, how'd you do that?
Mario: I'm interested how you did that too?
Geno: I said, nothing could get in. I said nothing about getting out
Mario: Cleaver. Now lets go. I'm sure Peach is boarded to tears about now
Geno: The sooner, the better

And so they left the volcano and into the car as they drove off to Grate Guys Casino. Of course, they have no idea what's going on...

4:00:00 PM

TO BE CONTINUED