Author's note: Apparently part of the second chapter ended up at the end of the first chapter so sorry for any confusion.Chapter Two: A Growing Conspiracy
Later that night, under a canopy of stars, two shady figures discussed many things – tomorrow's battles, the newcomers, and a joint dream. A dream of world domination, or at least the control of their own world.
"Mewtwo's absence changes things," Ganondorf said.
"He was a key element in the plan," Bowser agreed. "Do you think that the new pokémon could replace him?"
"That Lucario? He didn't exactly strike me as an evil pokémon."
Bowser thought about it for a second. "I guess you're right," he replied. "Could any of the other newbies help?"
"Possibly," Ganondorf replied, "but there aren't many evil newcomers. Nintendo focuses too much on the heroes. Unfortunately too many of the other villains are left out…" A malicious gleam entered his golden eyes.
"You have a new plan?" Bowser asked, trying not to sound too excited.
"Even though Nintendo hasn't hired any of the other villains, who's to say that they still can't help us? We each have a similar goal in mind? Why not work together to defeat these so called "heroes" once and for all?"
Bowser smiled. "I like the sound of that. Nothing would give me more pleasure than crushing Mario once and for all. The plan could work."
"Whatever could work, I want in on," a gruff voice said.
Bowser and Ganondorf looked up to see a gray wolf in a blue space suit. "You want in on what?" Bowser asked.
"Whatever evil conspiracy you have planned," Wolf replied. "I know that you're planning something. I want in on it."
Bowser and Ganondorf looked at each other.
"I see you don't trust me," Wolf said.
"You don't exactly have a history of being a villain."
"It's true that I have teamed up with Fox and his pathetic excuse for a team of pilots, but that was only because we shared a common enemy. Would you team up with Mario or Link if someone else was trying to take over your world? If anyone conquers the Lylat System, it's going to be my men and me. Also, working with Fox has allowed me to gain some trust; that draws suspicion away from anything I might be plotting."
"It looks like you're in," Bowser said.
"Good," Wolf said. "Now what exactly are you planning?"
"The plan is for world domination."
"Hackneyed, but continue."
Ganondorf took over the explanation. "The original plan relied heavily on Mewtwo's intelligence and psychic powers. However, seeing as he has been eliminated from the Brawl Tournament, we have to find a way to adjust the plan so that Mewtwo can be an asset, but not a need."
"And I take it you thought out a new plan," Wolf said.
"We decided that we should try and gain the allegiance of other the other villains that were not invited to participate in the Brawl Tournament."
"So you need my help convincing these other villains to join your cause."
"To a degree," Ganondorf replied. "You are the most technologically advanced villain here. You would be a better choice to confront a villain from one of the futuristic worlds."
"But I wouldn't be a good choice to negotiate a deal with a villain from a past realm."
"Exactly," Bowser replied. "You would be an asset. So…"
"We have a deal," Wolf replied.
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King Dedede was soon included in the plot. Reluctantly the conspirators welcomed Wario into their group. They did not feel that his help was necessary, but he had Waluigi as an ally. The two of them could prove some use in the future.
"So have we decided which villains we should win over first?" King Dedede asked.
"Before we try to win over major allies in other areas, we must first make sure our own lands are ready for this plan," Ganondorf said.
"Of course," Wolf said, "but after that…"
"I was thinking of taking a visit to Akanea or Tellius," Ganondorf said. "They are both medieval kingdoms like Hyrule."
"I could convince Dr. Eggman to join us," Bowser said. "I've met him before; he should be fairly easy to convince to join us."
"Could either you or Ganondorf talk to Mewtwo?" Wolf asked. "If he was originally part of your plan, you should be able to get him to help easily."
"Time will become a factor," Ganondorf said. "My missions in Akanea and Tellius might take some time."
"I can probably do it," Bowser said. "I don't fit into many other worlds. Most of these other worlds are completely human."
"True," Wolf agreed. "It is a huge inconvenience. However, I think I could talk to someone in Samus' world."
"Alright," Ganondorf said.
"What about us?" Wario asked, feeling left out of the plan.
"I need you to keep an eye on the Mushroom Kingdom," Bowser said. "I will be busy in these other worlds so I need you to make sure everything is running smoothly in our world."
"Alright," Wario replied, still feeling a bit left out.
"I was thinking," Kind Dedede said. "We will need some kind of base of operation until we launch our first attack. We could use my castle in Dreamland. It may seem a little out of the way, but it is inconspicuous enough."
"Sounds good," Wolf said. "When is our next meeting?"
"Let's try to meet in a week; that should give us plenty of time to take care of our different tasks. Remember, we can't let any hero here suspect for even a minute that we are planning something. Watch everything you say and do."
The villains quickly dispersed into the darkness without saying another word.