Mario stood with his arms crossed, his usually cheerful face marred with a frown. Beside him, Luigi nervously adjusted his cap, while Princess Peach glanced around the room, clearly uneasy.
"I can't-a believe it," Mario muttered. "After all-a these years, Bowser's found-a new way to make trouble."
Princess Peach sighed, her voice tinged with a mixture of concern and resignation. "We all knew Bowser was persistent, but this... this is something else."
Nearby, Princess Daisy and Rosalina shared a worried glance. Even Donkey Kong, usually unfazed by the drama of the Mushroom Kingdom, looked uncharacteristically serious.
"What's the big deal?" Daisy finally asked, breaking the silence. "So Bowser's got a new form. We can handle it, right?"
Rosalina's gaze was distant, her voice soft but firm. "It's not just about handling it. Bowsette is a wild card, and her presence changes the dynamics of our battles. We must be cautious."
As they spoke, the door to the arena opened, and Bowsette strutted in with an air of confidence. Her appearance was striking—flowing red hair, a black dress, and a crown that hinted at her true identity. She smirked at the gathering of heroes, her eyes gleaming with mischief.
"Well, well, well," Bowsette drawled, her voice dripping with mockery. "Look at you all, huddled together like scared little kittens. Did you miss me?"
Mario stepped forward, his eyes narrowing. "We know who you really are, Bowser. You can't-a fool us."
Bowsette laughed, a sound that echoed through the arena. "Oh, Mario, always so serious. Lighten up! I'm here to show you all how it's done. Bowser was powerful, but Bowsette? I'm unstoppable."
Luigi gulped, his voice barely above a whisper. "Why-a did you do this, Bowser? Why-a become Bowsette?"
"Why?" Bowsette's smile widened, revealing sharp teeth. "Because I'm tired of losing to you lot. It's time for a change, and Bowsette is that change. I'm faster, stronger, and frankly, better than all of you."
The tension escalated, and before anyone could respond, Zero Suit Samus stepped forward, her eyes locked onto Bowsette. The bounty hunter's face was a mask of calm determination, her voice steady as she addressed the new arrival.
"Better, huh?" Samus said, her tone challenging. "Let's put that to the test."
Bowsette's eyes flickered with amusement. "Oh, Samus, always looking for a fight. But trust me, you don't stand a chance against me now."
Samus's lips curved into a small, almost imperceptible smile. "We'll see about that."
The room fell silent as the two warriors sized each other up. Without warning, Bowsette lunged at Samus, claws outstretched. Samus dodged effortlessly, her movements a blur as she countered with a swift kick that sent Bowsette staggering back.
"Is that all you've got?" Samus taunted, her voice cold.
Bowsette growled, her eyes blazing with anger. "You'll regret that, bounty hunter."
She charged again, faster this time, but Samus was ready. With a powerful swift kick, she sent Bowsette flying into the sky. The arena watched in stunned silence as Bowsette soared out of sight, a distant twinkle in the sky marking her departure.
Mario let out a low whistle, clearly impressed. "Wow, Samus. That was... something."
Samus shrugged, her expression returning to its usual stoic demeanor. "Just doing my job."