Next Gen Bros.

A Fanfic by WriteMan.exe

Author's Note:

All dates assume that Mario is 30 years old at the time of Super Mario Bros. 1 for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1989. If you don't want to read the characters part do a find search for "And Now".

Characters:

Mario, 77, the aging hero and king of the Mushroom Kingdom. Mario has retired from his days as the savior of the Mushroom Kingdom and has enjoyed golf games with his wife Princess Peach, and brother Luigi.

Luigi, 77, Mario's twin (yet at the same time younger) brother. After Mario married Peach, Luigi took over saving the Mushroom Kingdom before he married Princess Daisy of Sarsaland. He now is as legendary as his brother.

Peach, 74, the queen of Mushroom Kingdom, after ending her role as Damsel in Distress, Queen Peach took a step in obscurity and became a housewife.

Toad, 70, the grandson of Toadsworth and new retainer to the Princess (now Queen).

Daisy, 75, the queen of Sarasaland. She's the most active of the original heroes as she is currently in command of the Sarasaland Army.

Don, 20, the son of Mario and Peach and heir to the Mushroom Kingdom. A lawyer

Vito, 20, the son of Luigi and Daisy, bold like his father was in his later years. A businessman.

And Now...

Chapter One-The Family Reunion

It was a warm day in the Mushroom Kingdom, clouds smiled as they normally do in Mario Videogames. News was spreading around Toad Town that King Luigi and Queen Daisy of the neighboring country of Sarsaland were coming to Peach Castle for the Mario Brother's Family Reunion.

Toad was busily preparing for the special occasion by keeping the Royal Chef, Toadmeril, working on the cake.

"Sir, are you making the cake right? It should be five layers high. Deep Chocolate and Strawberry. That is the Queen's favorite type of cake," Toad said pompously.

"Shall I 'blam' it up?" Toadmeril asked. Toad turned to him and placed his royal cane underneath his arm and leaned close to Toadmeril.

"No blamming shall be necessary Master Toadmeril," Toad said, his eyes shooting daggers at the chef. Toadmeril muttered something incoherent under his breath and went back to his work. Toad left the kitchen in a huff.

King Mario was in his royal chamber getting dressed in his formal overalls. His hair had turned to a perfect silver color. His white shirt and black overall combo was his most popular and common attire. Of course, the classic red with blue was the next most popular.

It was around noontime on that April 20th, 2036 that King Luigi arrived with his wife Queen Daisy and his son Prince Vito.

"Luigi! How's it going?" Mario asked as he ushered his brother into his castle.

Luigi had also grayed. He wore a jade crown rather than his green cap, however he still wore his classic green shirt and navy overalls. A green cape was attached to the arm straps of the overalls.

"Pretty, good. Daisy and I have been holding together while Vito runs his business. What do you do again?"

A tall man stepped forward. He nearly resembled Luigi in his prime. He wore no cap which exposed his long brown hair he obviously inherited from his mother. He wore a turquoise shirt with light blue overalls. In the top right corner of his overalls was a white circle with a turquoise "V".

"Oh I dibble and dabble. Mostly I run some item shops in Sarsaland."

"With the family all here. I suppose we can start the ceremonies." Mario said. He led Vito, Luigi and Daisy into the castle main room where the family talked until night fell and it was time to start the ceremony.

Mario stood at the balcony in front of a crowd of cheering Toads. Queen Peach followed as the cheering became even more intense. Toad stepped forward and held his cane up silencing the crowd. He cleared his throat.

"Ahem. I now present, King of the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario Mario!"

The crowd again went crazy. Mario stepped forward and squinted his eyes. He smiled.

"My Mushroom Kingdom Subjects: I stand here today as your king of twenty-seven years. My wife and I have done everything we can to ensure peace. Bowser has not done a thing in thirty years. However, this ceremony is more than to present my brother…"

The crowd began mutter among themselves. Mario raised his hand.

"It's nothing bad. I want to formally present my son, Don Corleone Mario, as the official heir to the throne. Don, come here."

A man stepped forward. He was short like his father, but skinny like his mother. He wore his father's old colors and a cap designed exactly like his father. He was twiddled with his moustache as he stepped to the mike.

"Mushroom residents, you know me as the head lawyer for Yoshi and Yoshi. My father bestowed upon me a great task. I will do everything I can to continue the peace my father started."

The crowd blared with cheering and the party began. It was a night of happiness and excitement. With the lightheartedness of the event no one could have expected the horrors the next month would bring.

Until Next Time…

Chapter Two-Koopa Attack!