Bowser closed his hand, and dropped it to his side. He couldn't do it alone.

The stars lean down to kiss you.

He held an egg.

It wasn't his fault. It wasn't anyone's fault.

He could only blame life.

And I lie awake and miss you.

He hated this. He wanted to be with his kids.

Not like this.

If they even ask a question about their mother's condition.

He...he would spill before he's ready.

Pour me a heavy dose of atmosphere.

He gently moved his claws over the newborn egg.

It wasn't his fault, either.

'Cause I'll doze off safe and soundly.

The door creaked open.

"King Bowser? I..don't know if you're up to it…" Kamila Koopa. Or his surrogate aunt Kammy, walked in. She placed a plate next to him. "I made it myself, just food for thought."

She wanted him to spill.

But I'll miss your arms around me

She left the room, and he looked at the plate. He nearly chuckled at the contents. Seriously Kammy?

Scrambled Eggs was all she could make, though.

I'd send a postcard to you, dear.

He picked up the plate, and looked at the egg.

"What do you want me to do?"

It did nothing.

'Cause I wish you were here

Kamek worried for the king.

He knew that Clawdia was his entire world.

Peach was a friend and ally to him.

Mario was a sport.

I'll watch the night turn light blue

The elderly koopa walked into the heir's playroom.

The children eagerly looked up at him, and he said nothing.

But it's not the same without you.

Kamek looked at Wendy, as her turquoise eyes stared into his amber.

She needed a mother, and Kammy couldn't.

He sighed. He needed to have Bowser talk to his kids.

It wasn't easy for him.

He didn't do this to him when Bowser's father died.

Because it takes two to whisper quietly

He was tired of it.

Kamek walked to the king's room, and rapped his knuckles on the door.

"Your somberness?" He never called him Your Highness. Always something new.

The silence isn't so bad.

"Your quietness?" Panic welled in Kamek's stomach.

The king would groan or yell at him.

"Bowser Pele Koopa?!"

'Till I look at my hands and feel sad.

Kamek couldn't take it.

Bowser always responded, especially if called by his full name.

He forced the door open, and saw the king laying in bed.

'Cause the spaces between my fingers

He called the guard, as he saw large head wound on the king.

Self inflicted.

Are right where yours fit perfectly.

The children and kingdom were told everything after the king was taken care of.

Their mother had passed from illness after giving birth to their youngest brother.

Wendy was quick to blame the newly hatched koopa.

I'll find repose in new ways

Bowser had never been good with names. Wendy's middle name was Obsidian. He was glad this one looked like him.

Bowser Junior.

Though I haven't slept in two days

A 10 year old Wendy picked up the youngest and walked off with him.

This rose suspicion from a 8 year old Roy.

'Cause cold nostalgia chills me to the bone

Roy snatched the trusting toddler away from Wendy, calling for Kamek.

Wendy had given him bleach.

She was going to kill him.

'Cause cold nostalgia chills me to the bone.

Wendy was sentenced two weeks away from the baby, and Roy just played with the oblivious toddler.

But drenched in vanilla twilight,

Junior scampered through the halls, playing with his brand new toy.

He was 5 years old.

I'll sit on the front porch all night,

Morton smiled at Junior.

He hadn't noticed that he was the first Jr.

It just fit the littlest.

Waist deep in thought because when,

A 6 year old Junior ran off with Larry, being chased by an angry Ludwig.

"GIVE BACK MY HEARING AID!"

Junior looked at Larry, because in his hand he held a cup.

Larry held up a bluetooth like device, which found home in Ludwig's ear.

I think of you I don't feel so alone

Junior didn't know much, but he knew he hated makeup and all the girl stuff Wendy liked.

He did, however, like the fact that she used to dress up Roy...and had pictures of it!

Gold.

I don't feel so alone,

He poked Lemmy's head, making him giggle.

Lemmy's eye drifted, and Junior laughed again.

I don't feel so alone,

Iggy took off his glasses, and put them on Junior's face. Junior put his hands on his hips, and stated.

"I am the genus now."

"...It's Genius, Junior."

"I know that."

As many times as I blink

Morton blabbed about the Great Koopa War, that had taken their grandfather.

Junior asked. "Did Dad fight in a war?"

He thought for a moment, and then told him about the Chaos Incident.

I'll think of you tonight.

Junior tossed some strawberries into the bowl, and Peach began to pick them out. "Junior, those still have the leaves on them!" And whole.

"Dad said greens make muscles, or something!"

"Not in cake, Junior."

I'll think of you tonight,

Junior put his hands on his hips and asked his father.

"Dad, when are you going to smooch Mama?"

Bowser jolted, "What?"

"Lock it up, Dad! Lock it up!"

When violet eyes get brighter,

Bowser took him outside.

"Where did you get the impression I want to...smooch the princess?"

"Ludwig told me that you and Mom used to smooch a lot."

Bowser smiled, softly.

"That's for your mother only."

And heavy wings grow lighter,

Junior asked.

"Where did Mom go?"

Bowser felt a drop of rain come down from the heavens.

"Well, good people always go the the Overthere, and live with the Nimbi."

"Why didn't Mom want to live with us?"

That got Bowser.

I'll taste the sky and feel alive again

He grabbed Junior's shoulder, and brought him closer.

"You know, when it rains...It's your mother trying to tell us something."

"What is she saying?"

And I'll forget the world that I knew

Bowser watched as steam rose from the lava works, from the downpour.

"...She misses us."

"...Will I ever meet her?"

But I swear I won't forget you

"I promise, you will one day."

Oh if my voice could reach back through the past

"Just….stay here for a long...long time."

I'd whisper in your ear:

"I promise,Dad."

I love you, my boys.

"Oh darling, I wish you were here"