SmashBrosFan96 Jr:
"I honestly have a hard time imagining the Paper Mario characters in the main series style. the only ones I can sort of see is the Shadow Queen, Fracktail and Huey since they are actual 3D Models.
I'm liking this story so far. I can see where Bowser is coming from. being told that you caused the deaths of trillions and the destruction of the whole universe. is... horrifying. Count Bleck and Dimentio got pretty damn close to doing something similar.
If everyone is reborn... could that mean that characters that have died way before the previous universe was destroyed. are alive in the new universe?, I'd love to see characters like Dimentio or the Shadow Queen alive. but have made a small kingdom or Dimention to rule."
First off, glad you like the story.
Secondly, I honestly haven't thought about that. It would make sense, and be a bit more fair, that I have more Paper Mario characters around than just Kammy. It could lead to some interesting developments...and perhaps fulfill the Action and Adventure parts of what would eventually be here. Intermingling Paper Mario and Main Series Mario lore will be difficult, but not impossible. Doing it well, however...that's for you all to judge.
Heh. I'll leave it you you readers. More Paper Mario characters, yay or nay?
Anyway, this is the one where the oldest Ludwig meets the Guardian of the Cosmos, and is quite surprised by what she says.
Ludwig was waiting patiently within his own room, stirring some tea he made for himself and lightly drinking a bit from his cup, before setting it down and lightly wiping his mouth. As he does this rather casual routine, he was thinking to himself.
Wendy and Iggy's turn has ended by now. I am the last for this Rosalina to see. I'd like to develop my own opinions of her without further interference from any of the others. To the best of my ability, that is. He thought to himself while setting his tea down and stepping up a bit. He was going to form his own opinion on the Space Princess and then make his own judgement of her. It's just that the fact that she has Bowser deliberately setting many of his plans aside in order to understand her better, it intrigued his intellectual mind. And he wanted to see if there was an underlying mystery to this interaction.
He sits up and clasped his paws, hearing the door eventually open. Rosalina eventually stepped in first, followed by Bowser and Junior. Then Kammy and Kamek. Ludwig sighed. He swore that he requested that Rosalina come inside on her lonesome, but that request would obviously go unheeded. Though it wasn't a super big deal, so he would let it be. He casually walked up to Rosalina and bowed a bit.
"Ah. If it isn't the Legendary Space Princess herself. Pleasant to meet you on this fine day. My name is Ludwig Von Koopa. And I am the eldest of the Koopalings." Ludwig said rather proudly, smirking as he did so. The display made Rosalina giggle quite a bit.
"Yes. Ludwig is the eldest Koopaling. So obviously, he would have the biggest ego of the bunch." Kammy said with a chuckle. Ludwig lost his a bit of his smirk after hearing this, giving way to a tired sigh. As always, Kammy knew how to cut in, and know how deep she needs to do so in order to keep them at a certain level. It was a slight annoyance since she had her own ego, but not many were brave to point this out to her.
Troublesome.
Rosalina smiled as she lightly sits down in a table before Ludwig, who also sets himself down as he clasped his paws. "Right. Well then, I'll just get right down to the point when it comes to us. You're definitely an interesting person, Rosalina."
Rosalina chuckled at this, placing her hands on her lap. "Well then, you certainly weren't kidding on getting things out of the way rather quickly. What about me do you find interesting, if I may politely ask?"
Ludwig nodded as he stepped back and folded his arms. "Not much from what I'm told, but still quite enough for me to conclude a few of my observations. Obviously, from a non-personal standpoint and looking over your status and what it implies...you are powerful. Incredibly powerful. To the point that despite the pacifist outlook you share, crossing you seems like an incredibly dangerous and ill-advised idea. You might as well be an outright goddess. And only Father would have the bravery-and stupidity-to antagonize you anyway."
Why do my children keep roasting me...? Bowser grumbled.
Rosalina chuckled, waving her hand dismissively. "Oh no no, you put far too much credit into my power. Comparing me to gods is a bit too much, don't you think? I'm not that strong, to be quite honest."
"I find that rather difficult to believe from someone who can call shooting stars from the sky at will. And that is just one of higher tier abilities."
And someone who casually chats with Mario after the universe basically ended... Bowser mentally adds involuntarily. The thought of that still made him flinch, and he instinctively patted Junior's head...just to make sure he and himself were still there. Rosalina did not miss this, but chose not to comment.
"I can see your point there, but I still don't really be enough to be considered a goddess. It just does not seem to be fitting of someone like me. I don't put much into that title myself. I find it to be a bit of a misconception. I find myself to simply be known as a guardian, more than a goddess. It seems to suit be just a bit better, if I must be honest."
"Humble. Hm..." Ludwig rubbed his chin for a bit, then decided to move towards another topic. "I see that Father has been spending a lot of time with you lately. He's devoted a lot of his attention towards you. Which is quite surprising, given his rather unhealthy attention towards Peach."
...I'm getting depressed at how much and how easily some of my children are willing to insult me. Within earshot. Bowser sighed while lowering his head in shame.
Rosalina smiled and lightly scratched her head. "It's mutual curiosity that brought us to spend more time together. To learn more about one another about each others thought processes and why we do what we do, why we say what we say, and why we are who we are." Rosalina said while nodded quietly. "And that purpose is further emphasized by me wishing to meet all of his children."
Ludwig rubbed his chin while tilting his head. "Hm. Interesting indeed. Also, do you truly consider us Bowser's children, even though Junior is the only one who's blood-related to him."
Bowser blinked owlishly. Okay...where the heck did THAT come from...?
Rosalina, surprisingly for Ludwig, didn't hesitate to answer. "People tend to consider blood-related to be the only 'true' parents one's children can have. That is not true. Even foster parents can become one's true parents." Junior slowly looks up towards her as she says this. "The case with the Koopalings and Bowser is little different from my case with the Lumas. It does not matter if we're not related. Parents, foster or not, that nurture, protect, and love their children with everything they have...they are true parents. As such, this is one of my biggest cues that Bowser isn't nearly as evil as he seems. A truly evil person would not care for their children at all. Bowser loves you Kooapalings even though you're not related to him or Junior. Your values and bonds as a family are not diminished in the slightest because of that. If you feel the need to question Bowser's love for you, then please, talk to him about it. You can work it out together, I'm sure."
Kammy smiled at this as Kamek was open-mouthed. Kammy nodded softly in approval. Rosalina is definitely and truly a good woman, good parent, and good person overall. She knows how unconditional love works.~
Ludwig was surprised by Rosalina's take on the relationship between his family. And after this, he lowered his eyes and cupped his chin again. "Hm...interesting. I'll be sure to think about it later with the others. But for now...I do believe that our time together is up..."
Junior lightly jumped and hugged Rosalina's leg and lightly nuzzled her. :You have to leave now, Rosalina...?"
She smiled as she leans down and hugs the small Koopa Prince. "Unfortunately, I do. But do not fret. I'll be sure to visit another time. I haven't forgotten Wendy's offer. I'll be sure to mark my star calendar.~" She nods and pats his head as she turned and nodded to Bowser. "Bowser. I do hope the rest of your day turns out well. I'll be sure to see you and the others again very soon. So do look forward to it."
"Um...yeah..." Bowser mumbled while rubbing his neck. Rosalina nodded softly as she soon waves waves her hand in a circular motion. She then disappears in a sparkle of glowing stars. He blinked at this, scratching his head. "That's a bit weird...why didn't she simply do that when she came into the castle?"
"Because it's more polite ot enter a visitor's home up front, my Lordiness." Kammy says while smiling softly. "Well then this truly has been a wonderful visit of hers! I do hope we can do so again sometime! And we'll be looking forward to he ball between Darklands, Sarasaland, and Mushroom Kingdom! It's going to be such a fun time! I'll be able to finally use my fancy robes after so long!~"
"I don't share the sentiments...and by the way, you don't look that good in those robes." Kamek mumbled as he shook his head. "You wouldn't look nearly as well in it as you did in the past...why did I say that...?!" Kamek immediately cursed his words as soon as they came out of his mouth, seeing Kammy grin menacingly as her paws charged with lightning. "N-Noiw now Kammy...l-let's not resort to violence...i-it just slipped out! I didn't m-"
ZAP!
"AAAAIIIIEEEEEEEEE!"
Bowser groaned as Ludwig returned to his quarters and Junior returned to his room, eager to see Rosalina again soon. "So to review, my children actually behaved during this visit, Rosalina got along well with all of them, and...nearly all of them made fun of me in one way or another...can I really consider that a success...?" Bowser groaned. But at the very least, he would be attending the three-way ball with her in due time.
...Wait. Wendy set him up on a date without his consent. He almost forgot. And now he had to plan accordingly for that.
...
...I've gotten myself in a huge mess...all over a space girl I just met. He thought while clenching his fist. What am I thinking?! He then unclenched his fist as he sighed softly. I'm thinking about spending more time with her...because now my children like her and will want to see her more, and I can't just stop that in it's tracks...besides...we have been getting along more...it won't be the worst thing in the world if I attend this dance with her...still...this is gonna be awkward for me and Peach. And then there's that Sarasland Princess...oh great Koopa. I gotta interact with that crazy woman again...I haven't forgotten when she slapped me hard enough to send me flying far...
Bowser groaned at this. Princess Peach was at least tolerant of Bowser no matter what he did.
Daisy...she's been difficult. And likely still is difficult.
...Well...this is gonna be a load of fun, I'm sure...
Welp, all the Koopalings haven been won over Rosalina, one after another. And she likes then back. Bowser has to mark his calendar, because that three-way ball is happening.
..And boy, I'm gonna have some fun writing that when it comes.~ Mischief is completely inevitable.~
