Walking through the halls of Bowser's Castle, where the heat licked at your skin and somehow managed to chill you to the bone, Mario felt both distinctly awkward and defiantly determined. With his brother's alter-ego and a psychotic jester trailing behind him, the red-clad plumber did not wish to show any feeling.

"Where are we?" asked Notch.

"Bowser's Castle," replied Daisy. "It's where the King of Koopas, King Bowser, lives." Unlike Mario, Daisy managed to be patient when it came to Notch's limited knowledge of the Kingdom. Having known the place since childhood, Mario felt annoyed whenever Notch asked a question about the most obvious things.

Leading them to Bowser's throne room was Kamek. The aged Magikoopa may not have been as skilled in the magical arts as Dimentio, but he still had the knack, and therefore posed a threat. Mario was intent on protecting Raven, the most vulnerable member of the group.

Or so it appeared, anyway.

"I don't see why we need Mr. Scalefail to help us find your brothers," scoffed Mr. L, his wings stretched out to balance him as he walked with his hands behind his head.

"We told you, there's been rumours that Bowser has some sort of portal to the Underwhere," snapped Daisy impatiently. "If anyone can tell us where Luigi and Herobrine are, it's Queen Jaydes."

"How d'you know all about this stuff?" asked Raven brightly. "You aren't one of the Heroes of Light, anyway."

"Peach told me," said Daisy curtly, dismissing the question.

Raven shrugged and twirled her spear a bit. Mario eyed the blade apprehensively. He didn't appreciate the carefree way Raven treated bladed weapons. He was thinking of snatching away her spear when Kamek came to an abrupt halt.

"Ah," said Dimentio, "have we finished our little journey?"

"His Mightiness is just beyond these doors," explained Kamek, waving a clawed hand towards the handsome oak doors. "Please treat His Temperness with respect. Otherwise, you may find him to be a bit... difficult."

He opened the door with a wave of his scepter, and the other six trooped inside.

The throne room of Bowser's Castle was set out similarly to Peach's. High ceiling, tapestries, grand throne in the middle, silk carpet leading up to it, flags emblazoned with the kingdom's symbol fluttering at every corner.

Bowser's bulk filled the throne, his scaly arms crossed, his hair unkempt. The spikes on his bands gleamed ominously, and his shell loomed over his figure, making him look much more evil.

"These drain-brains need my help to find their loser brothers, then?" growled Bowser, once Kamek had shut the door behind them.

"Don't call us drain-brains, Koop-breath!" countered L.

"Don't push it, big-nose," sneered Bowser. He blew a thin stream of fire at Notch's face, who ducked just in time.

"Who's the newbies?" demanded Bowser, indicating Notch and Raven.

"Hi!" said Raven, waving the hand with the spear. "Name's Raven!"

Bowser eyed the spear before turning to Mario. "So whaddaya want, red-head? My help? Thousands of troops at your command?"

"No," said Mario, carefully. "We need your portal to the Underwhere."