Chapter Two

For once, Mario just wanted to enjoy a relaxing day. With his love, Princess Peach. Was that too much to ask? Apparently, yes. Yes, it was.

From the moment he heard screams, he knew Bowser had arrived. It was all-too familiar, as the plumber was used to it at this point. Standing up and grabbing Peach's hand, they both ran to go hide. Attempting to aim at a recently added hiding spot where they knew Bowser didn't know about. However as they ran, Bowser released an army of Hammer Bros. into the castle. They surrounded the plumber and princess, throwing a flurry of hammers.

Peach screamed and protected herself with her parasol as Mario fought back. Of course, this was one of Bowser's traps. To keep Mario distracted.

At his chance, Bowser sped in and scooped up Peach.

"MARIO!"

Mario quickly spun around to face Peach, but it was too late. Bowser rushed off, carrying the princess bridal style, as she screamed for help. But then, something new and unexpected happened.

"No! I shall defend myself!" Peach yelled, and delivered a swift kick into Bowser's face, who roared and fell back, dropping her. Peach ran back to Mario, lifting up her dress so she could run faster. Bowser had gotten up and lunged at her.

"Princess!" Mario gasped. "Look out!"

Peach turned, but again, she was too late. Bowser tackled her and clutched her tighter, zooming off again. This time, Peach kept trying and trying to fight back. But, when you're as strong and hard-shelled as Bowser, it sure is difficult.

"Mario!" Peach called out to him.

"Peach!" Mario called back, scurrying after Bowser. He watched helplessly again as Bowser got on his airship and it rose in the air, before soaring off. For now, Mario stood on the balcony, watching it. Faintly listening to the cries of Peach.

"Not again, not again…" Mario looked down, disappointed. Why couldn't Bowser accept the fact that Peach never wanted him and to leave her alone? Well, once a bad guy, always a bad guy. "Now I have to travel a long way to save her. Again."

Mario traveled downstairs and exited the castle. He solemnly watched the Toads recover from the attack. As he headed to start yet another endless and tiring adventure, a voice rang out.

"Mario! Hey! Mario!"

He turned around, and saw Violet running towards him, hanging onto her satchel to keep it from bouncing too much.

"Princess Violet?" he seemed a bit shock. The last thing he expected was Violet coming over. "What're you doing here? I don't have much time to see your art. Peach had been kidnapped again and I-" Violet interrupted him before he could say anything else.

"Look, I'm not here to showcase my new art to you or anything. I've decided to come and help you rescue your girl. I'm sick and tired of Bowser thinking he can just wreak havoc wherever he goes. He must've thought we'd foil his plans, so he attacked my kingdom! Ugh! Just so sick of him!" she stomped her foot in anger. "So now, I've decided to come with you and finally end his regime of terror once on for all!"

Mario rubbed the back of his neck. "I dunno, Princess Violet. Bowser is pretty dangerous to deal with. Are you sure you're up to the challenge?"

Violet scoffed a bit. "Of course I can! I can take any challenge that is thrown at me! And please, you can refer to me as Violet. You're a bud of mine, you don't have to use that princess title around me," she patted him on the shoulder.

Mario nodded. "Alright, Violet, and don't sound too confident. When I mean Bowser is a tough cookie to handle, I mean it. I nearly lost many 1-Ups due to him. Speaking of them, may you draw me a couple?"

Violet nodded. "Of course! Anything for my buddy!"

She pulled out her sketchbook and paintbrush out her satchel. Turning to an empty page, she quickly drew 6 1-Ups. Clicking on the middle button of the brush to get the colors needed. Almost immediately after she drew each, one by one, they all popped out. Mario grabbed at them and ate them all.

"There ya go!" Violet smiled, putting her sketchbook and paintbrush back.

"Thank you so much!" Mario smiled back softly at her. "With your talent, you might actually be a big help. You can just whip up items and more just like that!"

Violet nodded. "That's right! I am the princess of art and color, after all!" she chuckled.

"Now, come on, let's not waste anymore time. We have to save the princess!" Mario exclaimed, starting to run off. Violet followed quickly after him. And so, they exited the Mushroom Kingdom and was off on their adventure.

Overworld 1-1

Level Start!

Violet gasped a bit as she saw a goomba running at them. "Mario, what do I do?!" she panicked, not knowing really what to do. Mario sighed.

"This." He gave a spin attack, flipping over and dazing the goomba. Then kicking it and it flew back, exploding into a coin, which Mario received. "See? They're one of the easiest enemies to beat. They're really not that menacing."

Violet blushed a bit, embarrassed of being scared of such a useless enemy! "Anyways, it seems like you're collecting coins from them too? What's the purpose of that?" She tilted her head.

Mario chuckled a bit. "I collect coins like this all the time," he started to describe it to her as he jumped up and hit a question mark box, and more coins came out. "I usually give them to Peach, or keep some for myself. Most of the time, I give them away to charities."

Violet smiled as she jumped up too. "That's really sweet." A fire flower popped out of the box. She gasped a bit. "Mario! Look!"

Mario turned to face her. "Ooh good find! You found a fire flower!" He ran over intending to use it, but decided Violet should have a try. "Hey, how about you have a try?"

"Huh? What do you mean?" Violet stared down at the fire flower, sitting there, waiting for use. "Will it hurt me?" She felt unsure, as she never really saw items like this.

Mario shook his head. "It's meant to help you, Violet. You can use fire powers! I'm gonna stand aside and let you use it," he spoke as he stood by. Motioning for her to use it.

After a bit of hesitation, Violet grabbed at the flower, and almost immediately, she changed. He hair got tied into a ponytail with a red hairband around it to secure it, and her dress changed colors. Now, instead of a usual purple dress, it was now a dark red dress, accompanied by white stripes where the hems of her dress were. She stumbled back a bit in surprise, looking down at herself.

"Woah! Look what it did! Isn't that cool?" her eyes sparkled as she excitedly gazed at Mario, who nodded.

"You look great, now c'mon! We shouldn't waste more time!" he grabbed at her hand gently and ran alongside her. Violet shot fire at enemies to get rid of them and turn them into coins. Doing a fist pump in the air after each defeat.

In the distance, was a flagpole. Violet tilted her head in wonder at it. She tapped on Mario's shoulder to get his attention.

"Hey Mario? Why is there a flagpole right there?"

Mario responded, "It signifies the end of a level for me. The Toads had put that there all around, so I at least know we're finished with this part of land!" He did a running start, jumping up to the top of the flagpole, surprising Violet. Soon after, she decided to do it too, giggling as she slid down.

Overworld 1-1

Level Complete!

Violet got down and smirked at Mario. "So, shall we carry on this adventure?"

Mario nodded. "We shall."

(And with that, chapter two ends! Sorry if I'm not very good at doing Mario! I tried my best in portraying the characters! Enjoy and stay tuned for chapter three!)