Well, here we are. Enjoy.

Chapter 8: Move Along

Virginia

It had all been for nothing.

This was the only thought drifting through Daisy Ocelot's head, as she wandered across the halls of Woohoo Hooniversity. She'd been released from Ocelot's custody a few days ago, after the long and agonizing inquiry, along with the hospital time, and given enough cash to make it back home. Afterwards, she returned to her teachings, but her heart clearly wasn't in it, and she stumbled through the days, barely aware of her surroundings. Peasley had called, concerned, but she'd brushed him off, wanting to be alone. All she could do was sit with her thoughts.

Luigi Martin was gone again. Unlike last time, she actually knew why, but it was almost worse. Sure, the Kong had saved countless lives, but could Luigi and his alter ego really work together? Or would the two continue to wrestle for control, driving Luigi to search for cures again? She looked at the sky, wondering where Luigi was now, and if he could make it on his own again. The thoughts were heartbreaking.

Daisy dragged herself up the stairs to her empty house, grabbing the mail only out of reflex. Inside, she casually tossed everything into the recycle bin, not even bothering to look at the addresses. Suddenly, she heard a thump inside the bin, and glanced down at the last envelope she'd dropped. Daisy picked it up, noting that it was clearly heavier, and there was a lumped shape inside. There was no return address, but Daisy's heart skipped a beat when she recognized the handwriting in the scrawled address.

She ripped the envelope open, discovering that the heavy object was her mother's broach that had been pawned, returned once more. Attached was a folded slip of paper, and Daisy nearly tore it open. Scribbled on, in that same neat, steady handwriting, was a simple message:

I'll be fine. I love you.

Daisy stared at the note for a long time. Then she smiled.

Somewhere in the Canadian Wilderness

It'd been a miracle he'd been able to get access to this old cabin in the first place. The guy who used to own it had been oddly accepting, just taking his money without asking any questions. Then again, Luigi Martin had learned not to look a gift horse in the mouth.

He placed his rug in the middle of the floor, sitting down in the cross-legged position. He took deep breaths, and began to clench his fists and teeth, shutting his eyes as he concentrated. Luigi's heart began to accelerate, pumping faster and faster, to the point where could almost hear the pounding in his ears.

"You ready?" he asked. An unspoken answer was passed through his mind

Luigi's eyes snapped open, and they were brown

Cast

Luigi (Super Mario Bros.) - Dr. Bruce Banner

Donkey Kong (Donkey Kong Country) - The Hulk

Princess Daisy (Super Mario Land) - Dr. Betty Ross

Adamska "Revolver" Ocelot (Metal Gear Solid) - General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross

Mumkhar (Xenoblade Chronicles) - Emil Blonsky

Bowser (Super Mario Bros.) - The Abomination

Prince Peasley (Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga) - Dr. Leonard Samson

Professor E. Gadd (Luigi's Mansion) - Dr. Samuel Sterns

"So, how exactly do you have the authority to order this?" Ocelot demanded, trying very hard not to crush his phone. He'd received a message that he was to cease and desist all attempts to investigate and/or apprehend Luigi Martin

"Simple," said Snake, grinning on the other end, "S.A.F.E.'s function is to keep the peace, something you've repeatedly disturbed by pissing off a giant monkey."

"Hey! I was trying to bring Martin in-!"

"Need I also mention the illegal super soldier experiments I've heard about?"

Ocelot groaned. It was clear he wasn't going to win this argument.

"Alright, you win. For now," he growled, before hanging up.

Snake grinned. "Same old Ocelot," he laughed, "Can't take anything lying down." He dialed a new number into his phone.

"This is Snake...Yeah, we've got our eyes on Martin. He can't hide from someone he doesn't know is watching him. Uh-huh...uh-huh...If she'll agree to it, and that's a big if. Yeah, we've got Gadd in custody." Snake turned to face the containment cell on the other side of the room. "Our guys are looking at him, but they've never seen anything like it...I understand." He hung up, walking away.

Inside the cell, the man formerly known as Professor Elvin Gadd sat slumped on the floor, unmoving. His skin had turned completely green, causing all of his aging wrinkles to fade. His hair had fallen out. His mouth was frozen in a permanent smile, his teeth becoming unnaturally white.

"I have fury..." he mumbled.

I change the mid-credits scene because, although Iron Man's cameo was awesome, it ultimately added up to nothing, only being tied into that one short movie.

The idea was to have E. Gadd become Fawful, as a version of the Leader. He would've been involved in Tales of the MSU, which would be shorter stories between movies.

I say was because, for the foreseeable future, I don't plan on continuing this series.

Yeah, I know.

Let me explain. I started this series because I thought it would be a fun thing to do, combining some of my favorite series. I intended for this to be semi-serious, with comedic elements thrown in. Unfortunately, I've discovered two things: One, I'm not very good at comedy, and two, making these stories doesn't feel satisfying. I don't feel like I'm living up to my fanfiction potential by doing these (I don't know, transplant fics?). Really, I just want to make more original stories, and have the chance to be more creative my way, and say things about great characters that hasn't already been said. Now, there's nothing wrong with transplant fics in general. Gamer4's been doing it for years, and he's doing just fine. It's just not for me. I'm just not proud of these two stories.

With that being said, I'm so thankful to everyone who read, reviewed, favorited, and followed both Iron Woman and the Incredible Kong. Both stories are at over one-thousand views, and it's really a huge honor to know that many people took the time to look at my stories. Maybe I'll return to this, maybe I won't. We'll have to see.

I'll post a list of casts that I would've chosen if I had continued, just so you know what I would've done. Thank you all so much.