Down and Up

by Stephantom

A series of basically unrelated drabbles, inspired by song titles. 100 words each.

5. Up, Down, Left Right, B, A, Start

Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right B, A, Start

"Hey! What just happened to my little mushroom-guy?"

"He got flattened."

"Yes, I noticed. How did you do that?"

"I didn't. That was all Diddy-Kong."

"But he's computer-controlled!"

"Well, then you shouldn't take it personally when he runs you over. Besides, it's just a game."

The go-kart-driving dragon neared the finish and House leaned forward eagerly. A pink blur passed suddenly with a high-pitched squeal of "Peachy!" and a split-second later, the words "2nd Place" appeared on House's half of the screen.

"Damnit! I hate that Peach bitch!"

Wilson grinned and patted House's arm. "It's just a game, you know."