While Peach's Castle was coming under attack, Esdeath and the Jaegers were busy getting out of the forest. Looking thoughtful, Wave noticed.
" In the end, we may have underestimated the power of the inhabitants of this world. ''
"The Raptors are not strong physically. "Bols retorted. " Their group is strong thanks to their '' pokemons '' ! I have the impression that they are like Seryu and Koro. "
'' He is right." Tatsumi approved. " Even though Merlon said they are living creatures, these pokemons are like organic teigus. ''
Scratching furiously at his hair, Wave began to scream.
'' AHHHHHHHH! What happens at the end? We are in another world, and we just met a trio of people who also come from another world, different from ours? I don't understand anything. ''
" Wave, stop screaming and just use your brain. " Esdeath advised him.
Surprisingly, the young woman seemed to be in a very good mood, while she smiled broadly.
"Goli… they said they were on" vacation "! In addition, Merlon told us that it was a lot, thanks to objects, to travel through the worlds of this strange dimension! And there is also this tournament ... Super Smash Bros ? ''
Putting her hand on her abdomen, where Blaziken had hit her, she declared.
'' In the end, I think we are also going to take '' vacations '' and discover these worlds. ''
"If I may, I think you just want to have fun. " Bols remarked.
'' Bols, that's the purpose of '' vacations ''! And if you want my opinion, it would be good for you to also find a way to find good opponents to fight. ''
" Honestly, I wonder how powerful Bowser is. " Tatsumi confessed. "We defeated his minions, but they were much more powerful than the Toads soldiers. ''
"If he's as stupid as his soldiers, I doubt he's hard to fool. " Wave remarked.
Eventually, they came out of the forest to see Toadsworth shaking in his feet.
"Oh my God, oh my God! How could this have happened ? " Toadsworth wondered.
"Who's he got ? " Esdeath asked. " Were you scared that we would never come back ? ''
Toadsworth turns to see Esdeath and her men.
"Esdeath-san, thank you my God you have arrived." Said Toasdsworth, feeling a little relieved.
"Did something happen?" Bols wanted to know.
" Seryu must have done something stupid. " Tatsumi suggested.
'' Why do you say that ? Seryu is a trustworthy person who ... ''
Thinking back to the character of the young woman, Wave stopped before asking.
"Reassure me, she didn't kill anyone while we were gone, did she? "
" No ! It's Bowser. He flew with Princess Peach and he also has Miss Seryu with him." Toadsworth said.
'' What ? " The three men were surprised.
Standing still upon hearing this news, Esdeath finally asks.
'' Where are Run and the others ? ''
'' At the castle ! They tried to protect Peach-sama, but ended up losing. ''
Immediately, Wave and Tatsumi hid behind Bols, as they saw Esdeath's good humor vanish in an instant.
"They lost… against Bowser ? ''
Seeming to be angry at this news, Esdeath ended up heaving a sigh, however, while declaring.
" In the end, it looks like the Jaegers have a long way to go! Let's go ! Direction the castle. ''
Seeing her come running, Wave began to follow her, while asserting.
'' I'm glad I didn't stay at the castle! Esdeath is going to kill the others. ''
"If they're still alive. " Bols retorted. " I understand why Bowser kidnapped Peach-san, but why did he do the same with Seryu! I doubt she can become a good wife. ''
" It's true that she would rather be the person trying to kill him at all times. ''
" So Bowser did it again. " Understood Merlon, as he walked between the Jaegers.
Startling immediately, Tatsumi and Wave roared.
'' WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE ? ''
'' Hmm? I followed you and I walked with you! You haven't seen me? ''
'' OF COURSE NOT. ''
When they arrived, the castle was a mess. The guards were wounded everywhere ... the door walls were filled with holes ... the garden was completely messed up ... Esdeath and the others entered the castle and rushed into the dining room. When they entered, the wall at the back of the dining room was no longer there.
Sitting in a chair, and his arms crossed, Run was lost in his wits, while Kurome was standing behind him. Lying on what was left of the table, Stylish's burnt body was visible, while he was covered in multiple bandages. In the same condition as him, Luigi was also lying on the table, while Mario walked through the whole room, looking for a strategy to attack Bowser. Simply still, Koro anxiously awaited Seryu's return, not seeming to understand that she had been kidnapped.
"Oh my God, how could this have happened ?" Toadsworth said.
"Kurome? Stylish? What happened here?" Wanted to know Wave, trying to figure out what had happened. " Was it Bowser who did this? ''
"I underestimated him." Stylish confessed, as he opened his eyes through the bandages that covered his face. "He's very ugly, but strong."
Ignoring the doctor, Esdeath took a step towards Run. Getting up, the man was silent. Even when he got slapped by Esdeath. Astonished, everyone began to look at Run who took a single step back, as his cheek turned red.
"May I know what you were doing, Run? " Esdeath questioned. "I thought I could trust you to protect Peach-san, while I was gone! Have I had the stupid idea of overestimating your abilities? ''
Still remaining silent, Run finally declared.
"I am not going to continue to dishonor you by making excuses ! Esdeath-san, if we lost to Bowser, it was because he and his soldiers were much stronger than us. ''
" Stronger, you say ? I thought you were a Jaeger! An elite warrior! Would I be wrong? ''
"If I may, your men did what they had to do. ''
Surprised, Esdeath turned to see the little man in the red outfit walking towards her, asserting himself.
"Run-san and Kurome-san fought perfectly well against one of Bowser's generals! And it was with their help that I was able to defeat him! And if they decided to let Bowser go, it's because he was using Peach-san and your friend as a hostage. ''
'' Oh ? Really ? And can I know who you are? ''
"I'm Mario! Luigi's brother who is now lying on the table! He fought with your scientist against Bowser and the chaotic state of this room is proof that the fight was violent. ''
'' Oh ? " Said Esdeath. " Are you the famous Mario ? Honestly, I thought you were much more impressive. ''
'' Hmm? What do you mean ? ''
'' I've heard a lot about you! It seems that you are the hero of this kingdom! And yet, even with the help of my men, you lost! I must admit that I am very disappointed! I thought you were a real warrior. ''
"Hey! How dare you ? " Roared a Toad.
"Yeah! You weren't even there to protect your men! You have nothing to reproach him with. ''
Still, the guards were surprised to hear Mario assert.
'' Yes ! You are right ! I was pathetic ! I couldn't save Peach, or even my own brother. ''
At that moment, Luigi grimaced, before opening his eyes.
"Ohhhh ... I'm dizzy." Luigi said as his eyes rolled uncontrollably, until Luigi hit his head to regain his composure.
"Mama-mia ..." said Mario. "Luigi ! I'm glad to see you awake. ''
" For what little he has made useful. " Stylish growled. " Next time, pay attention to the ceiling before you jump. ''
" So ...Sorry. "
"By the way, who are you ? " Mario asked looking at the Jaegers. "All your friend told me about you was that you were the" Jaegers " ! Where are you from ? ''
"They are an elite group of warriors from another world. Let me explain it to you Brother. " Luigi said while explaining to Mario everything that had happened so far.
Meanwhile ... at Bowser's Castle ...
Bowser sat proudly in his chair, as his soldiers celebrated his success by capturing Princess Peach, as well as capturing Seryu as a bonus.
"Long live King Bowser! The future ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom ! " one of Bowser's soldiers yelled as everyone cheered for Bowser.
"Gwa ha ha ha ha! That's right, worship me more. Gwa ha ha ha ha." Bowser said as he clearly had fun.
Peach and Seryu were in a cage, watching the whole party unfold. But while Peach was back, Seryu stared at Bowser while asserting.
"Hey, Bowser! You are so very lucky that Koro was away! Because otherwise, I promise you he would have made a feast by devouring your soldiers, while I would have personally made sure to give you the death you deserve. "
Hearing it, and finding it rather harmless, several soldiers laughed.
"Hey boss, can I play with that brown haired girl you brought in?" Asks a perverted soldier.
"Better not to upset her too much." Bowser said. "I have plans for her. ''
'' Plans ? ''
At that moment, a sound of detonation was heard. Having opened her mouth, Seryu let the end of a gun stick out of his mouth and fired a projectile that had hit Bowser's forehead. Startled, the soldiers immediately began to back up.
Bowser, meanwhile, groaned in annoyance as the bullet crashed into the skin of his forehead without managing to injure him.
" What do you think you can do with your toys ? ''
"I am a soldier of justice. " Seryu roared, firing several more projectiles. " It's my job to kill guys like you. ''
Simply raising his hand, Bowser easily intercepted all of the ammunition, which he then tossed into his mouth, before starting to chew them.
"And I am King Bowser! A poor woman like you has no chance of defeating me! Nevertheless, I wish you were part of my army. "
'' Your army? ''
'' Yes ! Your fighting techniques impressed me! And I can only admit that very few of my soldiers have your fury character! So I wish you would work for me. ''
Remaining silent, Seryu ends up laughing mournfully. Then, letting her face crash into the bars of her cage, she frightened Bowser's soldiers, who immediately backed away.
'' Don't laugh at me! I am a soldier of justice! I don't see why I would work with a dastardly monster like you. ''
Immediately, Bowser laughed.
"HAHAHAHA ! You, a soldier of justice ? Stop, my stomach hurts. ''
Then, staring at Seryu, he said seriously.
'' Have you ever seen yourself in a mirror? Have you never understood the meaning of your words? Yet it is obvious to anyone that you are as despicable and sinister as I am! A girl like you who never hesitates to kill is by no means someone who can uphold justice! Even someone like me knows that. "
'' What did you say ? " Seryu roared.
'' Simply the truth. " Bowser asserted, pointing to the second person in the cage. " And if you don't believe me, ask your friend for advice. ''
"Huh? " Seryu wondered, looking to the side.
Immediately she stopped smiling, seeing the horrified face of Peach, who had moved as far away from her as possible.
"Peach-san? ''
" Lock them in a safe place. " Bowser ordered. " It is obvious that Mario will come to save the princess! As soon as we get rid of him, we'll see for those two. "
Immediately, the two girls felt their cage lift into the air, using a chain. Then starting to move, it found herself above a pool of lava.
"Your nastiness, we managed to secure the cage. There is no way anyone can get out." Kammy said.
"Well, this girl is even more psychopathic than I thought ! Maybe bringing her here wasn't a good idea. I really hope she's a lot more cooperative !In the meantime, let's just keep doing it. the party." Bowser laughed as his soldiers started celebrating again.
Seryu and Peach were in the cage, suspended as their lava pool was below them. First attempting to shoot the monster again, Seryu groaned as her gun was empty. Seryu was finally able to calm down and started chatting with Peach.
"Damn, say Koro isn't here! As soon as I have a plan! I promise to kill them all."
Hearing it, Peach couldn't help but shake, as she was with Seryu, in a place that prevented her from running away. So she was very afraid to make her angry.
"I… I'm sorry I got you involved. This is the first time Bowser has kidnapped someone else with me. " Peach said looking down.
"Don't blame yourself, Princess ! Besides, everyone is going to save us anyway." Seryu said.
"I hope you are right."
The two then fell silent for a little while, as they wondered how to get out of the cage. Peach then asked.
"So why did you become a Jaeger? "
Immediately, Seryu smiled.
"It's to ensure justice, of course! When I was a child, my father was killed by the horrible revolutionaries of my world! Therefore, I decided to become a soldier to defend my country and rid it of all evil! And that's why Esdeath-sama wanted to make me his subordinate! And I am very proud of it! Thanks to her, I can kill more criminals to help maintain justice. ''
Grinning grimly, Seryu put her hand on Peach's shoulder.
'' Don't worry, Peach-san! I will protect you. ''
"Thank… Thank you. ''
Still, Seryu didn't understand that Peach wasn't afraid of Bowser. No, she was much more afraid of Seryu's behavior, which was the opposite of Mario's.
Back to Esdeath ...
"Oh, so that's what's going on." Mario said he now knows everything that happened to the Jaegers. "It must have been a very difficult journey for all of you § My name is a Mario, nice to meet you. " Said Mario extending his hand.
Just looking at his hand, Esdeath decided to ignore it, showing her disrespect to the 'hero' of this world.
"So the plumbers are the saviors of this town? This place is really weird."
"We don't have time to argue now § We have to go save Peach-san and Seryu-san from that shitty turtle." Said Wave. "Kurome, were you able to find yourself a saber ? "
'' In your opinion ? " The young woman asked, pointing her new weapon at her belt.
Standing up, Stylish closed his hands several times, while asserting.
" It's still painful. "
"Swallow this. " Luigi advised him, rummaging in his pockets.
Immediately he pulled out a red mushroom which he handed to the man. Unsure of the color of the mushroom, the doctor questioned him.
" What is that ? "
'' A mushroom to regain your PV. ''
'' My what? ''
"It's to heal your wounds. ''
"No way I'm eating this. ''
"Stylish, we don't have time. " Esdeath informed him. " Eat this mushroom and let's go. ''
'' What? ''
" It was you who wanted to discover all the secrets of this world! So try this "medicine". "
Knowing that it was an order, Stylish began to swallow his saliva. Then, seizing the mushroom, he put it in his mouth. Preferring to swallow it, Stylish felt it slide down her throat. Then, feeling a strange sensation in his stomach, the man felt his bandages tear and fall to the ground, as his burns subsided.
In three seconds, the man felt like he was in great shape.
" But how … ? "
'' And there you go. " Luigi asserted.
'' Unbelievable ! " Tatsumi cried.
" This medicine is revolutionary. " Bols asserted. " He could save millions of lives. ''
Getting ready to say something, Luigi felt Stylish's hands rest on his shoulders and shake him.
"You… tell me where I can find more of these mushrooms ! Do you owe more ? I buy them from you! Tell me what you want and you will get it! Just give me these mushrooms. ''
"Huh! If you want, I can show you where to find it. ''
'' A mushroom ? " Wave wondered.
Suddenly rummaging in his pockets, the boy pulled out a green mushroom.
"Is it a mushroom like this ? Mine is green. ''
'' Yes ! It is a fungus that helps heal fatal wounds in people! The green mushroom is to be used in extreme urgency. ''
'' Where did you find it ? " Wanted to know Run.
'' On the boat. ''
"Keep it." Esdeath advised him. " It will always be able to serve us. ''
"Where do we have to go to save Seryu ? " Wanted to know Bols.
"They went to Bowser's castle, in the mountains, it is very dangerous." Toadsworth said.
"In the mountains? It will take a long time to walk through ! There must be some kind of shortcut?" Run asked.
"There is a way." Said Merlon.
Everyone then paid attention to him.
"There's a new Warp Pipe just north of Toad Town ! Use it and you'll be in front of Bowser's Castle in seconds."
"Warp pipe? How is a pipe going to get us there in seconds? " Wave asked.
"You'll find out as soon as we get there." Said Mario.
"Wait a minute guys ! Bowser is very powerful. You have no idea how powerful he is." Luigi asserted. "Leave it to us."
Almost wanting to laugh, Esdeath simply retorted.
'' Me too, I know how to conquer myself! And I sincerely hope that the 'Jaegers' don't experience another shameful defeat. "
Seeing his subordinates just nodding, Mario noticed.
" Looks like they're all scared of her. ''
Finally, the group left the castle and rushed out of the village.
As they continued to walk, someone with binoculars was watching them from a great distance. "It's Mario and Luigi, and they're with these pirates." Said one of Bowser's soldiers spying on them, as he hid in a bush.
He then writes a note and faces the soldier behind him.
"Send this to our boss immediately." Private Bowser said as the other soldier grabbed the note and headed back to Bowser's castle at high speed.
Seeing him go, the other soldier wondered.
"Should I fight them or use a trap to stop them? If I stop them, Bowser-sama will reward me. ''
"Blaziken ! "
Startled, the soldier saw the red pokemon next to him.
'' What? ''
Looking at Esdeath and the others, Goli asserted.
'' Do not do anything! The fun things will begin. ''
For her part, just staring at Esdeath, Megma asserted.
"I don't like her! She's beautiful, but she's way too mean! I don't like girls like her. ''
Then staring at Kurome, Megma asserted.
"Oh! She looks like a doll! I want to talk to her."
'' Tsss! To think we were here to rest. " Jon growled.
Hearing what Esdeath and the others had discovered, Run began to think.
"A tournament? Is it to participate that we are here?"
"The Master's door is only a means of transportation to go to the Smash world ! I never thought it would be broken." Said Mario.
"How do you know so much about the Main Gate, Mario?" Bols asked.
"Well, I've been a competitor myself three times actually ! My brother Luigi was also a competitor himself." Said Mario.
"Well, I wasn't really interested in all of this, but it was quite nice while it lasted." Luigi said putting his hand behind his head.
"Are you used to participating in this tournament ?!" Stylish wondered, thinking back to his pitiful performance against Bowser.
The sun was setting as the Jaegers with Mario and Luigi were almost up to the chain.
"Oh no, it's dark ! Everything that's wrong always happens in the dark." Luigi said nervously.
"Coward." Said Kurome.
"Hey, don't worry, guys. What could possibly go wrong on this very peaceful road." Esdeath asked, showing a smile.
"Esdeath, I don't like it when you say that." Tatsumi asserted.
'' Why that ? ''
A bunch of Koopas wearing sunglasses jumped in front of the Jaegers, along with Mario and Luigi.
"Hey Holmes, this is our territory. If you want to get through, then you better give us everything you have." Said the gang leader.
" Because of this. " Tatsumi replied, despite not being scared.
"Geez, we can never have peace."
"Aww, some babies came out and wanted to face us like a man. Shouldn't you go home to play with your carts." Wave asked mockingly.
"What was that you, punk !? You dare to laugh at us, even though you're clearly outnumbered." Said the gang leader, pointing to an arsenal of Koopas behind him.
Mario then notices a yellow block with a question mark on it.
"I guess I'll get rid of it." Kurome said as she was about to draw her swords until Mario stopped her.
"Wait a minute. I'll deal with them." Said Mario stepping forward.
Kurome didn't care and stepped back.
"Want some, old man? Well, don't worry, because we're going to give you all of this." The gang leader then said he and his men were running straight past Mario.
"Leave a hope, this is it." Mario said to himself by jumping to hit the block with the question mark on it with his head.
A very large orange mushroom then came out. Mario then jumped to retrieve the mushroom. As soon as he touched it, he disappeared, while something happened to Mario.
"Oh no, he hit the big mushroom." The gang leader said as he and his men started to get nervous.
The Jaegers wondered what was going to happen next.
Mario then started to grow taller and taller until he reached 10 times his own height. The Jaegers were amazed just watching him grow up.
" He ... He became a giant. "
Almost fainting, Stylish cried out.
" I WANT IT ! I WANT IT ! I WANT IT ! "
'' So cool ! " Wave and Tatsumi yelled in unison.
" So this is the power of the hero of this world ? " Esdeath wondered.
When Mario stopped growing, he then started jogging in the gang. He kicked half of them in the air, while the rest were trampled on. Mario finished the whole gang in ten seconds. As soon as he defeated the gangsters, Mario began to return to his normal size, as most of the Jaegers rushed towards him.
"MARIO, YOU ARE SO COOOOOOL !" Wave said enthusiastically. "Teach me how to do this. ''
"The mushrooms of this world are amazing. " Affirmed Run. " It makes you wonder if our empire could actually win a war against you if you had more capable soldiers. ''
"What did you do?" Wanted to know Kurome.
"Oh, I just use a Mega Mushroom to defeat these thugs." Mario said.
"It really doesn't explain much." Bols said.
'' We don't care. " Stylish retorted. " I need one ! With my intelligence, I could create thousands and I could have the most powerful army ever. ''
" Out of the question. " Tatsumi thought. " I need to grab these mushrooms and hand them over to Night Raid. ''
Mario explains to the Jaegers about how mushrooms work, he also explained why the music plays every time he uses a special item.
"This place is so fascinating, I'll keep a mental note on it." Said Run, very interested in what Mario said.
"Well anyway, we should go." Mario said that he, Tatsumi, and the Jaegers continued to walk towards the chain pipe.
They came to the end of the road and saw a big green pipe coming out of the ground.
"Alright, let's go." Mario said entering the chain tube as a sound was emitted at the same time. Luigi then turned to the Jaegers.
"All you have to do is just walk in and you'll be at Bowser's in seconds." Luigi said before entering the Warp Pipe.
"Well, that seems easy to me." Esdeath said, diving into the chain tube, without the slightest hesitation. Everyone just walked in except Bowls which has a little problem.
"'Uh, I think there is a little problem with my body," Bols said.
Bols was too big to fit.
"How am I supposed to ... WOAH."
Bols simply put a foot in the pipe, and it was already entering. And so, everyone was already heading towards Bowser's Castle as we speak. But it probably won't be an easy trip, as Bowser isn't someone you can just cheat on.
