Chapter 7 - Phase 2

"Oh my! Father has really thought this whole plan through!" Exclaimed Ludwig in awe, "I thought this was just to embarrass us, but if we pull it off we'll be the ones embarrassing people!"

Larry showed an overly pleased expression and walked towards the door, "I'm going to set up. You arrange the meeting".

Larry slammed the door shut leaving his brother and began casually walking to the castle courtyard, he passed a few toads but other than that he was completely unnoticed. The hallway opened up into the large sunny courtyard, there was a star shaped fountain in the middle made of stone, the clear blue water peacefully trickled into the pool around it creating very subtle noise that added atmosphere. To the left there was a grassy patch with yellow flowers and two trees, there were pink, blue and yellow butterflies calmly fluttering around the plants. To the right was a cobbled area with stone benches where you could sit and observe the tranquil garden and behind that, were some fairly large, green bushes. That's what Larry was looking for.

Ludwig had left the Princess' quarters very shortly after Larry had and was walking down the halls at a quick pace, he had gotten used to the red high-heels and even walked faster in them than he normally did as himself. He rushed down to the mail room meeting with a toad outside who seemed to be in charge. "Good afternoon Princess" said the toad whilst bowing to (what he believed was) his ruler and employer, "What can I do for you today?". Ludwig thought back to the explanation of the plan from his brother, "I wish to send a summons to multiple recipients for a meeting" he answered making as much fun of Peach as possible. "Of course Your Highness! When is the meeting and who shall I summon?" asked the mail-toad eagerly. "9am tomorrow, and... let's see... Governor Toadsoole, Toadley, Toadette, Mario, Toadbert, Yoshi, Mayor Toadrick and Toadsworth but he knows" Ludwig stated hoping he hadn't forgotten anyone. The mail-toad had noted down the information and walked into the mail room to create the letters so Ludwig began to walk back to 'his' room to go to sleep since he was exhausted, he had began to realise that humans need to sleep more than Koopas, he wasn't sure what was positive about them at all.

Larry had been tinkering in the bushes for over twenty minutes and had been rustling a lot, it was a surprise no one had caught him in the act. Finally the pipe was finished and placed properly so it could warp to the matching one outside the Koopa Castle, all that was left was to test it. Larry reached in his toad 'shorts' and pulled out a hammer, one that a hammer-bro would throw, and dropped it into the green pipe...

He waited...

And waited...

AND waited...

Then finally, when he was about to lose hope, a wrench from a rocky-wrench popped out of the pipe. That was the signal. He then stepped back from the pipe to get a better view of it. After rustling the bushes for over twenty minutes and had been rustling a lot, it was a surprise no one had caught him in the act. Finally the pipe was finished and placed properly so it could warp to the matching one outside the Koopa Castle, all that was left was to test it. Larry reached in his toad 'shorts' and pulled out a hammer, one that a hammer-bro would throw, and dropped it into the green pipe...

He waited...

And waited...

AND waited...

Then finally, when he was about to lose hope, a wrench from a rocky-wrench popped out of the pipe. That was the signal. He then stepped back from the pipe to get a better view of it. After rustling the bushes for a while it was finally concealed so no one would notice a thing. He then turned around and walked back in the direction he came, a couple of toads walked past him but he acted casual enough for them not to suspect anything.

The next morning...

Everyone in the board room waited patiently for the Princess to talk, they had all sat down around the large table. Mario, Toadbert, Yoshi, The Mayor, The Governor, Toadette and Dr. Toadley were present as well as a toad in the corner writing down anything said. Toadworth was not present however, this confused the others as they would've expected him to be there but Ludwig of course knew that he was tied up in Peach's room.

"Now! I bet you're all wondering what I've called you all here for!" Ludwig began, "Well I assure you that every person of inportance in the kingdom as well as heroes to the kingdom such as our guests Mario, Yoshi and Toadette have been called for an extremely important reason!". The others glanced towards each other looking puzzled as to what the princess was about to say. "Excuse me secretary!" Ludwig called to the toad in the corner, "please could you press the button next to you?". The toad did as asked and everyone's chairs suddenly strapped around their wrists and ankles forcing them in place. "Peach! What's happening!?" Mario shouted, not in anger but in concern because he hadn't noticed that Ludwig's chair had not trapped him. "Do not worry, I only did this because I believe some people here might oppose to my next proposal" Ludwig reassured them, slightly menacingly. Suddenly the doors burst open revealing a toad (Larry) leading Bowser and Kamek into the room. "WHAT IS BOWSER DOING HERE!?" Mario shouted. "Princess what is the meaning of this?!" asked The Governor. "YOSHI! (That magikoopa should be in jail, not here!)" Yoshi cried remembering the many encounters he has had with Kamek. "Calm down!" Ludwig ordered, "I requested his attendance too". They were all astounded, if their jaws could they would be on the floor from dropping so hard. Ludwig continued speaking...

"I have decided to give the Kingdom to King Bowser Koopa".

"PRINCESS WHAT ARE YOU THINKING YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS!" Was the general response revived from all voices now shouting at Ludwig. He ignored their outbursts and continued talking, "I have the document here, all I have to do is sign it and the Kingdom belongs to Bowser". Bowser was standing as if this was completely normal, he didn't want to look menacing in fear it would give away the fake princess, otherwise he would have been laughing evilly. Ludwig placed the paper on the table and was lowering the pen to touch the paper, the plan was a success...

BANG!