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Disclaimer: I don't own anything but the story idea and any OCs.

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Chapter 60:
Flown the Clown

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Bowser groaned as he stood between his cousin and his best friend. He just remembered why he doesn't invite these two over to his castle at the same time. They were completely opposites of each other.

Adrian was calm, collected, and cool headed while Herold was agitated, rash, and thickskulled. Although they both shared similar traits of being fair and just leaders, the two tend to easily get on each others' nerves. Bowser, being youngest of the three, had looked up to the both of them as a kid – now as an adult and a fairly good leader himself, he just find their bickering annoying.

"Hey now, don't tell me you all started the party without me?" said a newcomer. "And here I thought I was family,"

Lemmy jumped into the air and announced the visitor with a cheer. "Yeah, Flown's here, Flown's here…"

"Thank Grambi and the Koopa Goddess," Bowser mumbled as he stood up to greet his final guest. He never thought he'll be so glad to see his other cousin.

When he got there, he saw the smallest Koopaling hugging the life out his cousin. Flown was a Magikoopa just like Kamek, only he wore yellow robes instead of the common blue and big swirly glasses.

"Flown," Lemmy cheered. "I miss you,"

Flown gasped under Lemmy's surprisingly strong hug "I miss you, Shorty; after all, you are my number one fan,"

Bowser smirked in amusement as Luigi came up beside him.

"So, that's your other cousin," He asked.

Bowser turned to him for a moment before answering. "Yup, from my mother's side…"

"Is he as good in magic as Kamek?"

The Koopa King tisked. "Not even close, the only thing Flown can even do is shrink and grow stuff…It's probably why he works at a circus."

"Oh, so that's why Lemmy likes him so much,"

Once Flown and Kamek was able to pry the small Koopa off, he turned his attention to Bowser. "Hey there, pipsqueak; you doing alright? Did you get taller or have you always been that short?"

Bowser growled. "I'm fine, Flown,"

Luigi sniggered at the comment. He jumped when Flown suddenly appeared in front of him.

"Say did you get another kid or something?" He said, examining Luigi. "I gotta say this one's different from the others – for one, he's really fleshy and lanky,"

Now it was Bowser's turn to snigger as Luigi frowned at the lanky comment.

"Anyways, where's the birthday boy at? I got a gift for him,"

Junior popped up when the word 'gift' was mention. He quickly came forward with Brianna right behind him. "I'm right here,"

"Ah there you are, Sport; now close your eyes and let out your hands,"

Junior did just that. He waited anxiously as he felt Flown put something in his hands. "Alright, opened your eyes,"

Junior opened them, his eyes beaming with excitement. That soon fade when he saw what exactly his gift was.

"Wow… what is it?" He said.

"VIP tickets to my circus show," Flown said. "I know how kids your age just love the circus,"

"Ah man, you're so lucky," Lemmy said.

"Now Junior what do you say?" Kammy stressed.

"Thank you, Cousin Flown," He said with little meaning.

"No problem kiddo; now, where's the buffet table, I'm starving,"

Kamek pointed him in the right direction. "It's over there to the right,"

"Perfect,"

Flown ran straight there. Bowser turned and looked back at his own table. He groaned when saw his cousin and his best friend arguing.

"Are you okay?"

He looked over to his side to see it was Luigi who asked the question. "I'm fine; it's those two I'm annoyed about,"

Luigi followed his line of vision. "Do they always do that?"

"Only when they're together," Bowser said as he starts walking.

Luigi frowned and followed behind him. When they got to the table, Bowser quickly split the two kings up.

"Alright you, break it up,"

The two different leaders turn their attention on him. Adrian still looked calm and collected but Herold just irritated. He soon brightened when he got sight of Luigi.

"Ah, there you are Luigi," He said. "So, feeling better for our sparring match?"

Luigi smiled at the Muscle Chief's eagerness; might as well get it over with.

"Yes, I am,"

"Excellent," He grinned "Then we should make haste to the training grounds."

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They didn't go to the training ground. Instead, they decided to have the sparring match in the court yard. Many from the party came out to watch, excited to see the match. Alongside them were Bowser and King Adrian.

"Are you sure it's alright to have Luigi fight Herold?" Adrian asked with concern. "You know how he gets during a match,"

Bowser shrugged. "I am sure he'll be fine. He fought plenty of times against me; Herold will be no different,"

"If you say so,"

Luigi watch as Chief Herold started stretching. He turned to Wendy, hoping for a bit of advice.

"So, what exactly am I going against?" He asked.

"Well, Chief Herold is sort of like Bowser" Wendy said "Strong and powerful; don't get hit and you'll be fine,"

He nodded.

"Hey, Luigi," Roy said, coming up to him. "Jus' to let you know, I have complete and utter faith in you in dis match,"

He smiled. "Thanks Roy,"

"Yeah, well, I should also let you know dat there's a pool goin' around and I, uh, well…I already placed my bet on Chief Herold so…"

"Thanks Roy, your support is greatly appreciated," Luigi said sarcastically.

Roy tapped him on the back. "Anytime buddy,"

Luigi rolled his eyes and walk over to his opponent. He stopped a few feet away and started to roll up his sleeves as Chief Herold finish up his stretching.

"Now, that we're all ready" said Chief Herold as he took a fighting stance. "How about we make this a good, clean fight, shall we?"

Luigi nodded and match his stance with his own. "Agreed,"

Just as they were about to get started, Flown came in carrying a plate full of food and stood next to Morton. "What's happening, Oddball?"

Morton groaned at the nickname. "Luigi and Herold are about to fight,"

"Really?" He said. "Oh boy, a dinner and a show…"

Kamek came in between them as the referee. "Are both opponents ready?"

"You betcha,"

"Yes, sir,"

"Then in that case…Begin!"

Chief Herold was the first one to attack. He threw several punches which were all easily dodged by Luigi. The green man jumped and tossed a few punches of his own. Chief Herold dodged them but not as easily as Luigi.

'He's not as fast as Bowser,' Luigi thought.

With this information in mind, Luigi started to increase his speed a bit. This time he came at Chief Herold with a fury of punches. A few were blocked, several were missed but most made it through.

"Wow, you're really kicking his ass," said a voice Luigi hasn't heard in a while.

'Oh L, you're still here; I thought you left,'

"Nah, I just been hanging around in your subconscious for a while; just came out to see what was going on,"

'Well, as you can surely see I'm in the middle of a sparring match with Bowser's friend, King Herold and so far I seem to have the upper hand,'

"I can see that," Mr. L said "Well, let me know how it turns out,"

'Will do,'

Chief Herold suddenly punched the ground, causing Luigi to jerk. He jumped back, creating a bit of distance between them.

"Go Luigi," He heard Wendy cheered among the crowd.

Luigi regained his fighting stance as Chief Herold stood up straight. He jumped slightly when Herold threw his head back in laughter.

"Ha, ha, ha, so I was right, you are a challenge," He said. "Now, enough with the warm ups, it's time we get serious."

'Wait, he was just warming up?' Luigi thought with a slight worry.

Chief Herold crouched down and jumped in the air with his fist drawn. Luigi blinked in surprise before he quickly rolled over to the side to dodge it. He cringed at the force of the king's fist hitting the ground.

"Okay, I take it back" He said "He is way faster than Bowser…stronger too,"

Chief Herold stood up and came at him again, this time quicker than he was before. Luigi dodged all his attacks as best as he could at close range. When a punch came at his unprotected left side, he had no choice but to block. Using both hands, he caught Chief Herold's fist and, for the second time today, he immediately regretted it.

The punch was strong, stronger than Luigi participated. The second his hands made contact he felt a sharp sting run through them. He hiss painfully and pushed back as best as he could.

'Damn, that hurt,' He thought.

"Hey, you okay, man? Even I felt that,"

'Yeah, I'm fine; but I can't say the same for my wrists,'

"Hmm, not bad," The king said. "Not everyone can block my punches,"

"I can see why," Luigi mumbled as he tries not to show the pain he felt in his wrists.

"Boy this is getting good," said Flown "I haven't been this excited since I shank those Yoshis and put them in my TV."

Morton turned to the yellow magikoopa with a raised eyebrow. "Why would you do that?"

"Well when you have no cable, you tend to find other ways to entertain yourself; for me, I just make my own TV show,"

"Make your own show?" Morton repeated slowly. 'That's actually not a bad idea,'

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The match continued for twenty five more minutes. In the end, Luigi loses not that he was complaining. Regardless of his lose, everyone enjoyed in it, especially Chief Herold.

"Ha, ha, now that was a good match, it really got my blood pumping," Herold said, flexing his muscles as he did so.

Luigi sat on the ground, glad he had made a good first impression on the Muscle Chief. Wendy and several others came up to him to see how he was faring.

"Wow Mister Luigi; you're so strong," Brianna said. "I wish I could be as strong as you,"

Luigi smiled. "Thank you, Princess Brianna,"

"You okay, Luigi?" Wendy asked.

"I'm fine, but my wrists hurt through,"

"You did very well, my friend," Chief Herold said, walking up to him. "Are you sure you're not a warrior of some kind?"

"No, I'm pretty sure." Luigi said. The Chief offered his hand and helped him back to his feet. "Although, this is my first time going up against a Masrestlers and I gotta say you're pretty strong."

"Same with you, but sometime tells me you were holding back,"

He shrugged, rub his wrists. "Maybe a little,"

"Good job, plumber; you lasted longer than I thought you would." Bowser said as he and the others walks over to them.

"Thank you," Luigi smiled. This was his first major fight since he was bedridden weeks ago. If anything it proved that he was getting his skills back.

"So Herold, feeling better after your little match?" Bowser said as he walks over to them.

"Why, yes; sparring always puts me in a good mood," Herold said.

"Would you like a turn, Little Brother?"

Bowser shrugged. "Uh, a little later; for now, let's just get back to the party,"

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