Bowser Jr.'s Ultimate Burger Challenge

It was a sweltering day deep within the heart of Bowser's Castle. Flames flickered along the walls, and the sound of lava bubbling in the distance echoed faintly through the corridors. But Bowser Jr. wasn't thinking about any of that. No, he had something far more important on his mind. Today was the day.

The Ultimate Burger Challenge.

He stood before the grand dining hall, which had been transformed into an arena for the event. Koopa Troopas, Goombas, and Shy Guys gathered in the stands, buzzing with excitement. A massive table stood at the center of the room, gleaming under the fiery torches. On it sat a burger the size of a Thwomp. Layer upon layer of sizzling patties, melted cheese, crispy lettuce, and secret sauces all stacked together into one massive creation.

Bowser Jr.'s eyes gleamed with determination as he stared it down. If he could devour this monstrous meal in twenty minutes, he'd win the grand prize—200,000 coins! Not only that, but he'd solidify his place as the strongest Koopa Prince, worthy of any challenge.

Lakitu floated above, the official referee for the event, holding a gleaming stopwatch and the digital scoreboard that would keep track of the time. He raised a hand for silence, his cloud bobbing slightly as he hovered over the scene.

"Ladies and gentlemen, Koopa Troop and all who gather here! Today, we witness an event like no other—the challenge to claim the title of Ultimate Burger Champion!" Lakitu's voice rang through the room. The crowd erupted into cheers and applause. "Our brave challenger, Prince Bowser Jr., will have exactly 20 minutes to consume every last bite of this Ultimate Burger! No peeking at the scoreboard, Jr. The result will be revealed at the end, after the final gong."

Jr. cracked his knuckles and nodded, ready to dive in.

Lakitu floated down closer, grinning. "Remember, Jr., silence at the end—no peeking at the board. When I ask you to turn around, only then will you see your fate!"

Bowser Jr. took his seat, adjusting the napkin tucked into his neck. He eyed the burger with fierce determination. He knew this challenge would be tougher than any battle with Mario or any Koopa Kart race he'd won. This was about stamina, strength… and a lot of chewing.

Lakitu raised his hand to the giant gong beside him. The room went silent as the tension grew thick.

"On the count of three!" Lakitu announced. "One… two… THREE!"

GONG!

The booming sound echoed through the hall, and Bowser Jr. attacked the burger with ferocity. He ripped off a chunk and shoved it into his mouth, barely chewing before going in for another bite. The crowd roared in excitement, cheering him on as he devoured layer after layer of beef and cheese. The digital clock ticked down, but Jr. never glanced at it. His focus was solely on the burger in front of him.

Ten minutes passed, and the burger was only halfway gone. Jr. could feel his stomach protesting, but he wasn't about to back down. He was Bowser's son—he could handle this. Sweat dripped down his forehead as he powered through, taking massive bites as fast as he could.

Fifteen minutes. Jr. was starting to slow down. His cheeks puffed out with food, and he had to pause between bites to take deep breaths. His belly felt like a Bob-omb ready to explode. He could hear the crowd whispering, wondering if he'd make it. But he refused to quit. He grabbed another chunk and stuffed it in, swallowing it down as the clock continued to count.

Nineteen minutes.

Lakitu's voice cut through the air. "One minute left!"

Jr. felt a surge of adrenaline. He took the final bite, his jaw working overtime to chew through the last of the burger. His heart pounded as he gulped it down, his eyes wide with effort. With just seconds to spare, he raised his hands in victory and leaned back, completely exhausted.

The final gong sounded, and the room fell silent. Jr. wiped his mouth and stared straight ahead, waiting for Lakitu's next command. He knew the rules—no peeking at the scoreboard until the official announcement.

Lakitu floated over, his face serious. The entire room held its breath.

"Bowser Jr.," Lakitu said, pausing dramatically. "It's time."

Jr. nodded, still not turning around.

"On the count of three," Lakitu continued. "One… two… THREE!"

Jr. spun around to face the digital scoreboard. The entire room gasped. The numbers blinked into place as Lakitu held up his stopwatch.

:01

He had done it. He had finished the Ultimate Burger with just one second to spare!

The crowd erupted into wild cheers, and Jr. jumped up from his seat, pumping his fists in the air. Lakitu floated down beside him, holding a massive sack of gold coins.

"Ladies and gentlemen," Lakitu announced, "we have a new champion! Bowser Jr. has claimed victory in the Ultimate Burger Challenge and walks away with 200,000 coins!"

Jr. grinned wide, barely able to move from how full he was, but the sweet taste of victory was even better than the burger.

"Yeah! I'm the best! The strongest Koopa Prince there ever was!"