AN: And now for something different. I shall give you guys a look into the future of the Mario gang. Disclaimer: I don't own them…

First off, let's see how Mario's been doing.

The Mushroom Kingdom's hero, still in his trademark hat, (which has become a little ragged over the years) coveralls, and moustache, is walking along the corridors of Peach's castle, when Toadsworth, who now looks like a mushroom version of a medieval wizard, hobbles toward the plumber on his knobby cane.

"King Mario," the old toad said.

AN: What, did I say plumber? I wanted to say king, but decided that Toadsworth should announce that to you good readers. I should probably also mention that Mario's hat now has the image of a crown sewn above the 'M'.

"The prince has found an amazing discovery under the moat's bridge! He's waiting in the throne room with the queen."

AN: Yes, the moat hasn't been refilled since Super Mario 64 (which I do own a copy of).

"Mama-Mia!" Mario exclaimed with that over used action phrase. He rushed toward the throne room, but then realized he can't leave old Toadsworth behind. Well he could, but he didn't have the heart. He was also anxious to know what his son found. The suspense was eating into him, so…

"Your Majesty," squealed the toad as he was hoisted onto Mario's shoulder. "What in mushroom blazes-"

"You wanna get there quickly or not?" said the overexcited king.

AN: Normally my fanfics have Mario and Luigi speaking in that fake Italian accent, but I got kind of lazy this time. If you want them to speak in the accent, use your imaginations.

Mario, holding the little mushroom man ran through the corridors when a young kid wearing a blue hat with a 'P' inscribed above the bill jumped in front of the king with FLUDD on strapped around his waist. Mario screeched to a halt with Toadsworth almost flinging off. The old mushroom advisor held his head, which had stars circulating it, with one small arm, and he groaned, "Why haven't I retired yet?"

"Dad!" exclaimed the boy. "Toadsworth! Come on! You gotta see what I found! Mom's waiting anxiously in the throne room. And you know how she is when she gets impatient."

"Yes, Prince Pistachio," said Toadsworth. "Your father and I are on our way."

AN: …I do, however, own Prince Pistachio, or, Tashio for short.

"Why are you wearing FLUDD, Tashio?" asked Mario.

"I thought we could play FLUDD tag afterwards," the prince replied.

"I think we'll be able to do that later on," said Mario patting his son's head.

In the throne room,

"Well," Tashio announced upon clearing his throat, "I have found this," he held out a sword with a red mushroom on its hilt, "in a blasted hole underneath the moat's bridge." The sword shimmered brightly reflecting the light from the room.

"Careful with that thing, son," gasped Peach.

Toadsworth jumped with excitement almost knocking his glasses off. "My goodness, boy, could it be? Prince Pistachio, will you allow me to examine that blade?"

"Sure thing, Toadsworth," Tashio laid the sword in front of the old toad.

Mario sat dumbstruck, and speechless, his mouth gapped open.

"The myths are indeed true!" Toadsworth suddenly shouted. "This is the most amazing, fantastic, fantabulous, outstanding,"

"ON WITH IT!" the royal family yelled simultaneously.

"Sorry, my excitement got the best of me. This is the legendary Shroom Sword. It's been said to have the power to repel all evil that enters the Mushroom Kingdom."

AN: I also own the Shroom Sword

"Wait a moment, Toadsworth," said Mario. "There was blade hidden within the Mushroom Kingdom that I could have used to defeat Bowser once and for all, and you never told me about it?"

"Well, I didn't believe it actually existed," said Toadsworth. "No point in sending you on a wild goose chase when Peach needed to be rescued." Toadsworth handed the sword back to Tashio. "Keep the sword safe, young prince, you may follow in you father's and uncle's footsteps as a hero of the Mushroom Kingdom.

"But Toadsworth," said Tashio, "Where am I going to learn sword play?"

"Don't worry about that, son," said Mario. "Your mother and I know a talented swordsman from another land."

"You mean," asked Peach, "The Hero of Time?"

"Yup,"

Peach sighed and fainted, caught in her husband's arms. Mario and Toadsworth rolled their eyes.

"Jeeze," Toadsworth sighed, "Women always do that when Link is mentioned."

Then a handful of Link fangirls fainted.

"When will they learn?" said Mario "Link is married to Zelda."

The Link/Zelda fans, including the authoress, rejoice.

"Alright, girls," shouted the authoress, "out of here! This is a Mario fanfic, not Zelda."

AN: Sorry about the randomness.

Peach finally regained consciousness, and her head was rested on Mario's lap. "Mario? I'm sorry, I couldn't control myself."

"Peach, Peach," Mario smiled. "Don't worry about it. I've yet to see a girl who could control herself from the mention of him."

"Who?" Peach squeaked.

"That'll do, my queen," said Mario stroking Peach's golden locks. "That'll do."

The Mario/Peach fans awed.

Well, there you had a look at Mario, Peach, and Toadsworth's future. Next time, we shall take a look at Luigi's.