Time: 7:43 AM, Sunday, October 14, 2001 – Kastle Koopa

Violent POV

We just finished eating our breakfast and getting ready for our long day, or even week, ahead. I am quite excited for this adventure, despite me not knowing the full details just yet.

"And that is why we need to save the world, Violent. You will understand it more eventually as we go along," Bowser told me about their vision they've all experienced, as well as what we must do to prevent the world from falling into the evil hands of the beast.

"Ahh, this sounds like a fun, but scary adventure!" I replied with excitement mixed with a bit of fear.

"Yes it is! Anyway, we need to leave in seven minutes, everyone," Bowser commanded.

The Koopalings are polishing up last minute jobs and stuffing necessaries in their shells. Luddi thought it will be a great idea to put the four unused "Knockout" potions in his shell, just in case we may need them in the future. A few minutes pass, and the time of the deadline is eventually shown on the clock.

"Alright, get in the doomship kids. We need to be on time," Bowser announced in his fierce, commanding voice he is apparently famous for. He opens the door to the hangar, then opens the giant garage holding the magnificent ship.

I stare in awe at the large ship. Sure, I've seen it yesterday, but I underestimated all the measurements of it. This ship is HUGE, and I will be getting into it!

After the exciting thought in my head, I walk into the ship. The inside is about as huge as the outside, despite the doomship being separated into different rooms, just like a house. We are currently in what is considered to be the foyer, living room, or something to that extent. Numerous flat screen televisions, about four of them, are present, with half of them showing vital information, such as altitude, pressure and the map of Plit. The other half show extraterrestrial sports, such as a weird game of sports where padded people tackle each other for some funky-shaped ball. It's played here in the Mushroom Kingdom I think, but I forgot what it's called...

I must have an uncomfortable look on my face, as I am not used to being in such a ship, and Luddi must have seen it.

"Violent, velax in here, ve got about a ten minute trip after ve take off," Luddi explained to me in a comforting voice.

I sit down in one of the many seats available, stare at Luddi and flash a smile at him. I then try to look for a seatbelt of some kind, but—

"Ve do not have seatbelts in here. Ze doomship actually flies smooth; it is not necessary," Luddi informed.

I sigh and sit back, trying hard to relax in this ship. The idea of no seatbelt irks me a bit, but at the same time, I am curious about how 'smooth' the doomship really is. Soon, the engines of the doomship roar to life, and I prepare myself for the constant acceleration that comes with takeoff.

However, that does not happen. Instead, the doomship moved for about five seconds then went straight up into the air? The inertia glued me to the bottom of the seat rather than to the seat's back; nothing like I have experienced before.

What seems only a few seconds later, we land at Peach's Castle. It is actually around eight to nine minutes that trip, due to Bowser's speeding, but it felt so short because I was communicating with Luddi. During the trip, I found out he is seventeen, nearly eighteen, and is planning to go to university come next Spring. His favorite hobby is to invent machines, while his favorite pastime is hanging out with his now ex-girlfriend.

We exit outside, and we are greeted by the Mario Gang, looking ready for this adventure. Mario and Luigi's pockets ooze with some weird flowers and stars that I've never seen before.

"Glad to see you guys here on time. One of my cousins live on the outskirts of the Mushroom Province, in a town called Green City, and she says that a local is a huge history buff who can answer nearly every question. We should go to my cousin so she can tell us where this local man is. Maybe he will know more of this demon," Peach offered a plan. Not coming up with any better idea, we all accept the offer.

Mario and Luigi suggest that everyone walk there, but Bowser offers to fly all of us using the doomship. Figuring we have almost no time to waste, we all file onto the doomship.

Unlike the trip earlier, if it had not been for a window in that room, I would have never guessed that we launched and are now high up in the clouds; this ride is so much smoother than the one leaving Bowser's Castle. Just like the last flight, time moves quickly, and we find ourselves outside the town of Green City.

Green City is a rather smaller, more pleasant area of Grass Land and the Mushroom Kingdom in general. Little huts litter the landscape, with numerous fruit-bearing trees lining the freshly-paved streets.

We all get off of the doomship and enter the city gate, with the gates having security guards ID checking those going in. Since the ruler, Princess Peach, is with the group, the group is not required to have an ID check; the guards let them all pass, but not without a scowl towards the Koopas. As they pass the gate, Peach takes on the role of leader and leads everyone to her cousin's house. The door opens before Peach has the chance to knock on it.

"Oh, what a coincidence! I was just gonna walk my dog!" Peach's cousin, named Apricot, exclaimed in a light Southern accent.

"Yes, April, we need your help."

"With what hun? …Oh! I didn't realize! I have royalty and heroes from three different kingdoms on my doorstep! I wudn expect this on a regular, Stars-blessed day! Nice to see y'all!" She bows to everyone but me.

"We need to find that history buff who knows basically everything about world events! It's important, please; we will explain later," Peach inquired of her cousin. Apricot thinks for a second before answering.

"Oh, Arthur? You can probably find him at the local pub. He's there almost all day!"

"Thank you, cousin! I promise to visit you more often. It's been too long!" Peach thanked. Apricot says her goodbyes then walks away, holding a sort of bulldog puppy on a leash.

Suddenly, a toad points at me and shouts to the passer-bys, "LOOK! EVERYONE, IT'S MADAME DIANA!"

Several toads surround me not long after, got on their knees, and start worshipping me? What is going on here? "I am not this Madame Diana," I stated in confusion.

"GUYS! It's really her! The real Madame Diana will first deny herself! This is AMAZING!" one of the toads cried out. Other toads decide to flip out their cameras and proceed to take a photoshoot of me. Giving up on the impossible task of shooing them away, I pose for the pictures just so they can leave me alone. However, I see an opportunity that I can seize.

"Okay!" I take advantage of the situation, "You see that blue-spotted Toad out there in the distance? He is my new prophet; follow him like you would follow me,"

All the toads start to run towards the blue toad and ambush the poor thing. As the toad gets trampled, I question myself, 'What was that about?'