Luigi III presents a novelization of the flash series by Alvin-Earthworm.

SUPER MARIO BROS. Z

Episode One:

Bowser's Return

(part one)

If you were to turn on ESPN in the Mushroom Kingdom right now, this is what you'd see. The 5th Annual Mario Kart Grand Prix was beginning today with a two-on-two race.

The crowd was roaring at the Nintendo Stadium in anticipation of the race.

"Good afternoon Kart fans, and welcome to the 5th Annual Mario Kart Grand Prix." the announcer lakitu said. "I am your host, Lakilarry. "Now, let's kick things off with the first head to head race of the season, one between fierce rivals." Lakilarry and the camera lakitu decreased altitude and got closer to the track. "Introducing first," Lakilarry said. "riding in Red Fire, the Heroes of the Mushroom Kingdom: Mario and Luigi of the Mario Brothers!"

The crowd cheered for Mario and Luigi. The two were well known for their heroism throughout the country.

"And their opponents." Lakilarry said. "Riding in Brute, the almighty alter-egos: Wario and Waluigi. Give it up for the Wario brothers."

Wario did a triumphant laugh and made a "rock on!" sign with his hands. The crowd booed. Waluigi expressed his frustration.

"We'd also like to dedicate this Grand Prix to our beloved princess of the Mushroom Kingdom." Lakilarry added. "Please give a big hand to our very own, Princess Peach!"

The crowd cheered wildly as Princess Peach, observing what was about to be a race from her private balcony, waved to her subjects.

"Without further ado," Lakilarry said. "let's get this race under way."

The lakitu with the traffic light lowered down so that the racers could clearly see him. The three orbs lit up red one at a time. They then turned green, signaling the beginning of the race.

The first thing that happened occurred without warning. There was an explosion. The front of the Red Fire was covered in ashes (as was Mario), and Luigi had fallen off the back of the kart. Wario and Waluigi had burst off the starting line and were speeding down the track. Wario laughed at what had happened, exclaiming 'wonderful!'

"Oh my." Lakilarry said. "The Mario Bros. appear to have a problem…"

Luigi tried desperately to get the Red Fire to start. He jumped up and down on the hood, he hit it with his Golden Hammer, he even…danced on it. Mario told him to hurry up. Luigi expressed his frustration.

Then Luigi got an idea. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a Golden Mushroom. He slowly placed the Golden Mushroom on the hood of the Red Fire. As soon as the mushroom came in contact with the kart, it burst forward leaving a trail of flames behind.

Unprepared for the speed, Mario and Luigi screamed. They passed the Wario bros quickly.

Surprised by the Mario Bros. sudden comeback, Wario and Waluigi cried out in shock. Wario yelled at his brother to do something. Waluigi pulled out a mushroom and used it to speed up the kart.

This is where you have to give the Wario Bros. credit. When they want to win, they don't hold back. They rammed into the back of the Red Fire, almost knocking Luigi (who was already having trouble holding on) off. Wario yelled at Waluigi to attack them. Waluigi pulled out a lightning bolt. It struck the Red Fire, shrinking it along with the Mario Bros.

Wario drove the Brute closer to the Red Fire in an attempt to run it over. Unable to gain the necessary speed to escape, the Red Fire was crushed beneath the weight of the Brute. After a few seconds, the kart and its drivers returned to their normal size. Luigi used a mushroom to speed up the kart.

"Wow! What an amazing heated race!" Lakilarry commented. "Neither team is showing any signs of slowing down. Both karts are now neck and neck as they approach the finish line."

However, as the two cars were speeding towards the line, something was happening ahead. A bob-omb dropped from the sky just in front of the finish line. Soon after, another fell, followed by another. In a matter of seconds, eleven bob-ombs had fallen to the track.

The two karts tried to stop, but at the speed they were going it was impossible to stop in time. They collided with the bob-ombs, causing an explosion that sent them all into the air. Wario and Waluigi flew farther than Mario and Luigi. They flew outside of the stadium.

Mario fell to the ground and landed on the track. Luigi landed head first and got stuck in the ground.

"Oh no! Something has gone wrong." Lakilarry said, stating the obvious.

Mario got up from the ground, and Luigi managed to pull his head out of the concrete. Mario looked in the sky ahead of him. He could make out the familiar silhouette of the one who had caused this. The figure flew towards the track.

Bowser hopped out of his Clown Car and landed on the road, Kamek behind him on his flying broomstick.

"Presenting the great king of all Koopas…" Kamek said. "…and soon to be master of the Mushroom Kingdom. I give you, The Amazing Bowser!"

Bowser laughed and the crowd booed him. "Thank you! Thank you!" he said. "It's great to be here!"

Bowser leapt into the air. Mario jumped out of the way as Bowser landed where he was moments before. "Well, hello there Mario." Bowser said. "Sorry to 'crash' your little 'Mario Party', but today, I have a little date with destiny."

"Oh no!" Lakilarry cried out. "He wants to kidnap the princess!"

Bowser turned around and looked at Lakilarry. "HEY CLOUDBOY!" he yelled. "HOW DID YOU KNOW ABOUT MY PLAN!?"

Mario fell to the ground in disbelief.

Bowser calmed down and turned around back to Mario. "Oh well." he said. "No matter. That's only half of my plan. For you, my dear mushroom munching moron, have been a thorn in my side for far too long. So I've decided the only fitting punishment would be to beat the living tar out of you in front of all your fans." He laughed.

The crowd booed. Mario smiled, accepting the challenge.

"Oh, you don't think I can, do ya?" Bowser asked. "Why don't you put your money where your moustache is? It's go time!"

Luigi screamed. He didn't want to be a part of this. He ran several feet away. He stood there cringing in fear. Mario walked up to his brother and tried to convince him to fight. Luigi refused, he was too scared. Mario kept trying to persuade him, but to no avail. Luigi sprinted away. Bowser laughed.

"Your lousy chicken of a brother always cracks me up!" he laughed. "But I'm done talking with you Mario! Let's finish this!"

Bowser has returned to cause havoc in the Mushroom Kingdom once again. Can Mario find the strength to thwart his arch enemy like before? Or will the winds of change blow in the green tyrants direction?

Find out in the next exciting episode of

Super Mario Bros. Z!

to be continued…