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Author's Note:
This chapter is a little late but finally posted.
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Enjoy :)
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Disclaimer: I don't own anything but the story idea and any OCs.
Chapter 4:
Koopa Klub
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"I'm a Koopa…"
"Yes, you are." Wendy said, as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.
"But…how?"
Wendy shrugged. "It's a spell that can change people into something else. You remember, we did the same thing to the Mushroom Kings." (1)
"A spell did this?"
Wendy rolled her eyes and place her hands on her hips. "That's what I just said, genius. So are we going to the party or not? If I knew you would get this freak out, I would have spent the day getting you used to it by now."
"W-Wait…" Luigi shakily force himself back his feet. "If it's a spell then…you can change me back right?"
"Yes, I can. As soon as we're done, I promise to change you back to the loser you were before. But until then you stay as a koopa." She grabbed his hand and started dragging him forward, forcing him to follow. "Now come on, we're late for the party as it is."
As of now, walking - even the very aspects of running - was something new to Luigi since his legs felt completely foreign to him. But it was something he would have to learn fast as he follow awkwardly behind Wendy, the only one who can change him back to normal.
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The Mushroom Kingdom has been known to share its Middle Eastern border with the Darklands. (2) Sitting directly on that border was a very small settlement not really known by many. This settlement was further south from the path used to reach Bowser's castle and is hidden in the center of a small forest.
Wendy appeared in front of the settlement with Luigi right behind her. Once they stopped, Luigi took it as his opportunity to have a quick look around. The settlement only had a total of three buildings. The one in the back that looked much like a large warehouse was the most active of the three.
"This is it?" Luigi asked.
"Yup, this is it." answered Wendy.
They proceeded further within the very small town, walking towards the warehouse building stationed all the way in the back. The warehouse turned out to be a spot called the Koopa Klub. (3) The other buildings beside it were a small store, and a bed-and-breakfast motel.
Once in front of the club, Wendy stopped and looks back at Luigi for one final exception. She had to admit, Luigi was good-looking as a Koopa. Just like her and the rest of her family, he was larger than most types of Koopas with tan yellow skin, a green head, brown hair, and a smooth mustache. He was still tall, a bit taller than Iggy maybe, and had a bright green shell with small spikes on his back. His clothes had remained the same as the spell had also changed them to go with his Koopa body. (4)
"Is something wrong?" Luigi asked, concerned.
Wendy broke out of her slight daydream. She blushed slightly when she realizes she had been caught staring.
"I'm fine." She said, turning away from him. "Now come on, I have to introduce you to my friends."
Luigi nodded and followed the pink Koopa inside. Once they entered, they were immediately hit with the pounding music. A rap song was currently playing that the moment.
Party like a rock
Party like a rockstar
Party like a rock
Party like a rockstar
Party like a rock
Party like a rockstar
Party like a rockstar
T-t-t-totally dude! (5)
They walk down a small hallway where it leads them to the main entertainment area. It turns out Koopa Klub was actually a nightclub, with flashing lights, music, and everything. There were all kinds of different species around, but most of them seem to be Koopas. Everyone there was having fun, socializing with their friends and dancing on the dance floor. Luigi and Wendy continue on in and sat down in a nearby empty table.
"Okay, my friends should be around here somewhere." said Wendy. "I want you to be on your best behavior, especially in front of Pompey."
Luigi nodded.
"Wendy…Oh, Wendy…"
Wendy turned to the source of that voice and gasped, "Pompey!"
Wendy ran and met up half way to a Pom Pom with luxurious black hair. (6) Alongside her were a Boom Boom, four regular Koopas, and two Goombas. Luigi stood up from his seat and walked behind Wendy anxiously.
"Well Wendy, I see that you made it after all." said Pompey. "And I'm sure you remember my boyfriend, Boomer?"
"Long time no see" greeted Boomer, the Boom Boom.
"So Wendy, did you come alone? Or you did you actually manage to bring someone…uhm, not like he had much of a choice."
Wendy scowled her, but then smirked. "As a matter of fact, Pompey, I do just so happen to have a date with me tonight"
"Is that so? Then where is he? Hopefully not in hiding to avoid being seen with you"
"Actually, no; in fact, he's right behind me." Wendy turn and motion Luigi to come over. "Come along sweetie, and meet everybody."
Luigi swallowed nervously and approach her. Once he was close enough, Wendy grabbed his arm and held it affectionately.
"Everyone, this is my date…Kasanova Koopa." (7) Wendy called him. "Kasanova, this is everyone."
Luigi smiled to Wendy's friends and waved. "H-Hello, everyone"
"Oh, well, aren't you a good-looking Koopa," Pompey said. "My name is Pompey. This is Boomer, and these are our friends Koren, Kohana, and Goombaline, and their dates Kody, Kole, and Goomball. Everyone, say hello to Wendy's date Kasanova."
The small groupie greeted Luigi their greetings with a 'What's up' from Goomball.
"So…" Pompey continue. "Why don't you guys get us girls something to drink while we catch up on some girl talk?"
The boys nodded and headed over to the bar to grab their dates some drinks. They told the bartender, who was also a Koopa, the drinks that they want and stood on the side as they wait for their drinks.
"So, Kasanova," said Koby "I don't think I seen you around here before. Are you new?"
Luigi shook his head. "No, I've been around before. I just don't tend to stay long."
"So how did a nice-looking koopa like you come across a spoiled princess like Wendy?"
Luigi shrugged. "I don't know, maybe the same way you guys come across your girlfriends?"
"Ah! You wish." Boomer laughed. "Pompey's hot and all, but trust me… she's no better than Wendy."
"Better?" Goomball questioned. "Please, she's probably worse."
"You see, 'Nova, ever since Pompey joined the group, she and Wendy had be rivals. I'm not talking those friendly rivals where they'll hug and make up by the end of the day. No, I'm talking more of an enemy rivalry. They're always trying to outdo the other."
"What about the others? What are they like?" Luigi asked.
"The others are just the followers, if you get what I mean." said Kole. "They all used to follow Wendy around before Pompey come into the picture. Now, she's the leader with Wendy becoming her follower."
"If that's true, then why do they continue to be her friend? Why don't they just leave?"
"Beats us, but it's a bit sad through. They were better off with Wendy than they are with Pompey."
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Ending Note:
Lot to say in this chapter:
1 - The Mushroom Kings are the monarchs of the various lands of the Mushroom World. They first appeared in Super Mario Bros. 3 as well as the Koopalings. They were also in the show and only a few of them were named.
In the game, the magic wands originally belonged to Kings until the Koopalings came along and stole it from them while turning them into animals/creatures. In the show, the wands belongs to the Koopalings.
According to Super Mario Wiki, the Mushroom World and its kings have no bearing on the plot of New Super Mario Bros. Wii and beyond so the wands are likely replicas.
2 - I'm not completely sure where the Mushroom Kingdom and the Darklands meet. They always change it in the games but for the most part Bowser's castle always seem to be on the east side so I'm going with that.
3 - The Koopa Klub was a soda bar in Crime Land that was owned and operated by Al Koopone (King Koopa) during the events of the show'sepisode "The Unzappables". I'm using it as nightclub for this fanfic.
4 - Luigi's koopa form looks nowhere near the one in the episode "The Beauty of Kootie Pie" where he's completely green and looks like King Koopa.
5 - Song used "Party Like a Rockstar" by Shop Boyz
6 - Pompey looks the same as the Pom Pom in Super Mario 3D Land only with black hair instead of blond.
7 - Kasanova Koopa is the name Luigi took when he was transform into a koopa in "The Beauty of Kootie Pie".
Alright, now the next chapter will be up by Sunday at least.
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