Disclaimer - I own nothing so in this chapter, except the WarpMaster (which I stupidly forgot to mention earlier).

The story is drawing to a close folks! This is one of the last chapters, the Plain of Life. I'm not scared to admit that I plan it to be only a boss battle, so it'll be short. But I think you know that a shorter chapter adds for a big one! So be prepared!

Interlude 3: Bowser's Invasion

Dr. Mario, Peach and Daisy are sitting around Mario's body, waiting for him to become alive again. (By the way, the Mind Purging thingy is still up.) Peach: Gee, when IS Mario going to wake up? I hope he isn't dead Dr. Mario: Don't worry. The body only dies when the spirit does. Peach: I hope you're right. Suddenly, an evil laugh is heard. Dr. Mario rushes out to see what it was. All of a sudden, he felt eight things plopping on him, before he was knocked out. Bowser: Gwahahahaha!! 5 blue coins for not getting in! Hahahahahaha!! That was a laugh! Good work, children. Koopa Kids: Thanks, Dad! Bowser storms into the room, easily overtaking the two princesses! Peach: Oh no!! Daisy: If he goes in there, Mario's doomed for sure!!

But they cannot do anything but stand there and look as Bowsers walks through the portal, laughing maniacally. Bowser: MwahahahahahahaHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! *Laughing continues*

Chapter 10: The Plain of Life

Mario and Luigi have another hospital break, and the such and such, since I can't be bothered to type it all now. Audience Member: Lazy!! BAZAAP!!

**Never question the author! ** A.M: Darn it. Anyway, back to the story. Mario and Luigi prepare to go down to the Warp Zone. They soon arrive. WarpMaster: Ah, my friends, you are about to go on the journey of your lives. Luigi: I hope it's not fear. WarpMaster: No, not at all! You are about to go into the Plain of Life! Mario: Eh? WarpMaster: From here, you will manage to find the magical instrument and the magical song that will awaken you! Mario: Woo-hoo! WarpMaster: But there is some bad news. Luigi, after you defeat the Guardian in this place, you must leave immediately. Luigi: What? But why? WarpMaster: Because if you do not get out before Mario awakens himself, you will become nothing but a figment of his mind. Luigi: Well, that would be a shame because my fans would miss me. WarpMaster: .Lucky guy. You have fans. Anyway, Mario, you will also have to face the greatest challenge of your life so far. You will soon have to face your Nightmare. Mario: My WHAT?!?!

WarpMaster: Your negative side. It has the strengths and powers that you do. Mario: Just wonderful. WarpMaster: I have nothing left to say. Now go! And Luigi, a portal will open back to this world. When you are finished here, rush back to the portal out of Mario's mind as soon as possible Luigi: Very well. Mario and Luigi jump down the warp pipe into the tunnels. And from there, they go straight to the Plain of Life. They soon appear. Mario: Well? Where's this boss we're supposed to be facing? ????: Right here.

********Boss Battle: Bowser?????? ********

Mario: Bowser?!

Luigi: You don't look like anything like Bowser! Bowser??????: That's true. No, I'm just Bowser's clone. Luigi: .Weaker? Bowser Clone: A little bit. But still enough to crush you! And even if I don't, the Nightmare will take you down! However, the battle already begins. Mario and Luigi both jump and kick the clone as hard as they can in the face. Bowser Clone: YOWCH!! Bowser Clone immediately counter-attacks by slashing Mario and Luigi. However, it doesn't work very well because both Mario AND Luigi have had this happen to them many times before. Bowser Clone: What? They're.invincible?! By now Mario and Luigi have had enough of this pathetic monster, and they both smash him round and round. He can't act; he's too slow and confused. After a while of this, Mario and Luigi simply Jump Punch him and he goes flying. GAME!! (Yes, I had to use that pun again, but it works!)

Mario: .That was the boss?

Luigi: Too easy. A portal appears. Mario: Luigi! There's the portal! Get out of here while you still can! Luigi dives into the portal. Suddenly, the sky darkens, and lightning flashes all around Mario. Mario: Huh? What the.? Mario dodges round and round, but it's obvious that he can't dodge forever, and eventually, one of the lightnings bolts strikes him!

Mario: GABDSDFSLDHFSLDJFSDASHSLASDHGSJDGHSDFLGHSDLF!!! Instead of Mario being actually electrified, however, Mario goes flying straight up.to a strange floating castle. He then floats right in, almost as if the lightning is controlling him.



And yes folks! I'm leaving you on a cliffhanger!! What is this castle? Where is this Nightmare? And most importantly, did Luigi make it out? Will Mario survive?! Will I stop asking annoying questions?!?! (Yes.) Now that that's over, look out for the next chapter, to find the Nightmare of Mario, in 'The Castle of Consciousness!'