A/N: Another chapter. Yee. :v
I think I'm really enjoying writing this story. Probably why I've managed to get to six chapters by now.
Anyway, no need to dillydally. On to the chapter!
Disclaimer: I don't own anything Nintendo, I don't own anything SEGA, and I don't own anything Death Battle. There. That should cover my bases, lol.
"So, the standard design of a race kart requires that the launching mechanism be able to hold up to two items?"
"Pretty much," Junior replied as he was drawing a sketch design for Sage's race kart. "Try to make it hold more than two, and it's considered cheating. My dad did that once. Got banned from racing for a while when they found out. He threw a tantrum the entire time. Made it hard to talk to him for a couple of months."
Sage, currently making some repairs to the Eggmobile, tried to imagine her father's killer throwing such a tantrum. Someone as powerful as Bowser screaming and crying over not being able to race because he had been caught cheating? For months on end?
It was ridiculous. And honestly, it brought back Sage's previous anger, her form glitching an angry red and blue. Someone like that had killed her father? The great Dr. Eggman? How even-?
"So if I were you, kid, I'd take a look in the mirror to see who was really responsible for Eggman's death!"
That brief anger faded into depression, her color scheme back to blue and white.
Right. She remembered.
"You alright?" the Koopa Prince asked.
"…I'm fine."
"If you wanna talk about it-?"
"No."
Sage ignored the exasperated sigh he let out and went back to repairing the Eggmobile. While she was willing to fake a friendship with the Koopa Prince, she wasn't about to "open up" to him. Her feelings and what was bothering her were irrelevant to him.
It was none of his business.
"So, how about this?"
Sage turned and saw the Koopa Prince hold up a sketch of what was supposed to be her race kart. She lowered herself to hover above ground and took the sketch to inspect it. And….
"You drew this?" she asked, looking up to him.
"Yep! Pretty good, huh?"
Sage looked back at the drawing. It certainly wasn't as detailed as any schematics for her father's inventions. But…there was more detail than she had originally expected there to be. That being just some child's crayon drawing. Though it was certainly drawn and colored with crayons.
…A child's crayon drawing….
Sage had slowly approached her father in his laboratory, a paper in hand. He was busy working on something. She was nervous to interrupt him.
A couple of minutes had passed before her father finally noticed her.
"What is it, Sage? I'm rather busy."
The A.I. girl stared at the paper in her hand, briefly rethinking this before nervously holding it out to her father. Raising an eyebrow, he took it and looked at it. He was clearly shocked by what he was seeing.
It was a child's crayon drawing of himself, Sage, Orbot, and Cubot. All holding hands. It wasn't her best work. Then again, it had been the first time she physically drew something. She had learned that other children often drew crayon drawings for their parents as a sort of gift. Which were often put on the fridge to be viewed forever.
She had…wanted to see what that was like.
"I-I understand if it is not a work of art. Nor is it a machine. B-But I did my best."
She feared her father would not like it. Perhaps even scold her for wasting time on such a drawing, or failing to deliver on a true work of art.
I-It wasn't her fault, though! Knowing the skill and actually applying it were evidently two very different things. This drawing had actually been after several failed attempts at drawing the four of them accurately. After which she had opted to simply draw it as a child would.
It had been far easier.
Her fears were swept away, however, when her father pat her on the head.
"It doesn't matter if it's a machine or a child's drawing, dear daughter. It is still a fine creation of yours. Take pride in it. No matter the simplicity."
That made her feel…happy.
"N-No critique, then?'
Her father hummed.
"…It might be outdated in about a week."
Oh. She supposed that-. Wait, what did he mean by that?
"After all, it's about time I rebuilt Metal Sonic. Put that off for far too long."
Metal Sonic. One of her father's finest creations. Like her.
"He is…my brother as well? Like Orbot and Cubot?"
"Heh. I suppose so."
"Will he…like me?"
Orbot and Cubot had taken to her, immediately. Practically doting on her at every point. From what she's looked up about Metal Sonic, however, his personality matrix was…well…yeah.
"Tch. He better. Never mind that, now. Go ahead and put that drawing on the fridge. I've still got work to do."
He turned back to his work. When Sage looked closely, she noticed a red hue adorning his cheeks. She smiled and beamed, leaving to put the drawing on the fridge.
She couldn't wait to meet Metal.
"Sage? You still there?"
The A.I. girl blinked, brought out of that pleasant memory. She turned to find the Koopa Prince staring at her with a raised eyebrow.
"You were spacing out, just now."
"I was not…."
Actually, she couldn't really refute that this time. Being lost in a memory could be considered "spacing out".
"I apologize. I was lost in a…memory."
"…Do you wanna talk about-?"
"No."
She ignored the flat look on the Koopa Prince's face as she handed him the sketch back and quickly changed the subject.
"This design will do. What of materials?"
He took the change of subject in stride.
"I've got that covered."
The Koopa Prince ran off to a section of his workshop that had several broken-down carts. As well as what appeared to be a station with three small areas with two mechanical arms each. He reached a terminal and powered it on. The three areas came to life, lights turning on and the mechanical arms in each activating.
Sage hovered over and briefly took note of the broken-down carts before approaching the Koopa Prince.
"This station…I can sense a level of technology in it."
"Yeah, it might not be as good as what the Kongs got. But it does the job."
"The Kongs?"
"Another kingdom. Basically, primates and stuff. You'll see at the Grand Prix."
"I believe I've already stated that I have no interest in racing."
"First off, I can totally convince you otherwise. Second, you don't need to race to go to the Grand Prix."
"I've no interest in watching a race, either."
"I'm telling ya. You're missing out~."
She doubted that greatly.
"I mean, seriously. Me and you can-."
"You and I."
…
"Sage," the Koopa Prince deadpanned. "Seriously. Do not. No one likes that."
She deadpanned back at him and shrugged helplessly. Choosing to change the subject, she returned to her original point.
"As I stated, I sense a level of technology here. I was under the impression the Koopa Kingdom did not rely on it. Given I sensed none during the battle."
"We don't," the Koopa Prince shrugged. "Mostly. We have airships and stuff, but that can operate on magic and Power Stars. When it comes to putting the stuff together, though? That's when we use stuff like this to get it done quickly."
Sage hummed. That was logical. Though if they were to use more technology in their airships, they could make them more versatile. Even allow for repair during battle when they got damaged. Still, they had their way of conducting matters such as these. She would keep note of this idea, however. Should Bowser ask her at any point for tips for improvement.
And she would subtly make sure she would be able to hack any improvements that could potentially be made. Didn't hurt to have a back door for herself. For potential sabotage.
"So, wanna give it a try?"
Sage blinked. "Me?"
"Yep!" the Koopa Prince beamed. "Try using it. It'll be cool!"
She doubted that. Still, she might as well. She still needed the distraction from her…low mood.
Sage approached the terminal and observed it. While still looking childlike, it still looked more technologically advanced. And it clearly had an operating system.
I wonder….
"Bowser Koopa the Second-."
"I will somehow get you to call me Junior, I swear-."
"Allow me to try something."
Sage glowed and flew into the terminal, becoming one with the machine. The station became "livelier" as a result. She could feel the inner mechanisms of the station. Not high tech like her father's creations, but she could still control it.
"Whoa!" she heard the Koopa Prince shout. "Where'd ya go?"
The A.I. girl decided to announce herself by having one of the mechanical grips "wave" at the Koopa Prince.
"…Wait, are you inside the machine? Knock once for yes."
Sage operated one of the mechanical grips to knock on the wall.
"Whoa, that's so cool! Can you do that for any machine?"
She knocked once, again.
"Cool! Hey, spread the arms out for a moment?"
Not sure where this was going, Sage had the mechanical arms stretch out.
The Koopa Prince snickered. "So you caught a fish that big, huh?"
Sage immediately regretted humoring the Koopa Prince. She showed how unamused she was by letting the mechanical arms go slack.
"Sorry, couldn't resist. Anyway, your kart should come out about the same size as my own. So for the engine and projectile launcher, you can use some spares I have. If you want. You can just put your own together yourself. Just offering."
Sage would admit that the offer was actually…appreciated. Somewhat. Though since this was her own race kart, she'd rather personally design the engine and projectile launcher herself. Even though she'd never actually use this race kart.
She accessed the data systems in the station to look into regulations and guidelines involving the engine and projectile launcher. She read and understood them in literal seconds and began working on the two necessary components with the materials in hand.
The engine was constructed meticulously. The cylinders and gaskets connecting where they were supposed to, the engine block and other car parts connecting together seamlessly, the nuts and bolts sealing it all together. And all parts used were up to par in ensuring it ran at max efficiency, while still following the regulations and guidelines.
It was mere minutes when the engine was done.
"Wow!" the Koopa Prince exclaimed. "You beat my record! Cool!"
Of course, she did. She was an artificial intelligence. And this was child's play compared to helping her father with his inventions. Still, she took the compliment.
She immediately went to work on the projectile launcher. Using up to date parts to ensure it worked to the best of its ability. She noticed an unknown energy reading from a specific part. Likely magic. She analyzed the energy reading and noted it for later viewing.
Within minutes, the projectile launcher was ready.
The Koopa Prince said something, but Sage wasn't listening. Her focus was on what she was constructing.
Using her memory of the Koopa Prince's sketch, she started building the interior and exterior of the race kart. A spherical design so it would match the Eggmobile in form. She connected the engine and projectile launcher into the interior, then began meticulously constructing the exterior. Specifically designing it to match the Eggmobile in form. Its egg shape, the two rocket boosts behind it, the hazard stripes to be painted black and yellow, the seat cushion and control panel, etc. The only real change would be the addition of a gas pedal and brakes, four tires, and a slight modification to the steering mechanism. Where it would be modeled after the steering wheel of a airplane.
Sage noted that the tires had a small level of tech in them. According to the guidelines and regulations, this tech was meant to convert into the kart to allow anti-gravity applications. For hovering on certain terrain. Such as the loops in the…rainbow bridge in space? How does that even-? No. She'd question that later.
The A.I. girl installed the tires onto the finished exterior, ensuring each was connected securely. Once that was done, there was just the simple procedure of applying color. She had the necessary colors ready and began applying the automotive paint to the race kart.
With careful precision, it was done.
Sage carefully had the race kart lifted up with a cable and carried out of the station and onto a free space. Retracting and moving the cable away, Sage finally exited the station and moved towards her new race kart.
The Koopa Prince was already there, comparing it to the sketch and letting out a whistle.
"Wow, great job! I mean, I could totally make it just as good. But you're definitely good with machines!"
Sage gave him a flat look before turning to inspect her new race kart. Her father's words echoed in her mind.
"It doesn't matter if it's a machine or a child's drawing, dear daughter. It is still a fine creation of yours. Take pride in it. No matter the simplicity."
…
Sage actually smiled, her form glowing a calm blue and white. She allowed herself to feel pride for her new race kart. Simplistic it might have been, compared to her father's inventions. It was still a creation of hers. And something her father might have been proud of. Especially since it was modeled after his Eggmobile.
"Is that a smile I see~?"
She immediately gained a flat look and gave said look to the Koopa Prince, her form returning to red and black.
"Do not ruin my moment of pride."
"Wasn't trying to. Just figured that maybe you felt happy making this. Right?"
"…Yes."
"So, feeling any better now after making this?"
"…A little."
It had been a welcome distraction from…other matters.
"Great!" the Koopa Prince beamed. "Now you just need to test it!"
"I've explicitly stated that I do not wish to race."
"You still need to test drive it. Go ahead and take it out for a spin!"
That last part brought out another memory. Though this time brief and somewhat unpleasant.
"Alright, Sage! Go ahead and take it out for a spin!"
Nodding to her father, Sage began operating the Eggmobile. She immediately pulled on the control levers.
The Eggmobile accelerated backwards and crashed into a wall.
"IT'S IN REVERSE!"
"I-I'm sorry!"
Not one of her finest moments. Plus, she had been overexcited to operate the Eggmobile that she had ignored the instructions. And her father later admitted that letting a child drive wasn't one of his best ideas. Despite her intelligence.
They had both been too excited.
Still, that had been then. This was now. She supposed she needed to verify that her race kart was functional.
"Very well."
Sage hovered towards her race kart and sat in the driver's seat compartment. She pushed the ignition button, the vehicle coming to life smoothly.
Everything seemed to be working nominally. Now she simply had to apply her foot on the gas pedal and-.
ZOOM! CRASH!
-go in reverse and crash into some broken down carts.
"…"
Sage just sat there, unmoving, an awkward blank look on her face. Though it was replaced by annoyance when she heard some snickering.
"Do not laugh."
"I-It's k-kinda hard n-not to!" the Koopa Prince snickered.
"I will run you down."
"Go ahead. You won't."
Was he actually goading her? Fine. She'd oblige.
Sage immediately stepped on the gas pedal-.
ZOOM! CRASH!
-and had subsequently crashed back into those broken race karts because she had not set the shift from reverse to drive.
The Koopa Prince was now full on laughing, rolling on his shell and holding his gut. Sage felt embarrassment envelop her coding.
"Told ya! Ha!"
Taking the A.I. equivalent of a deep breath, Sage moved the shift to drive and was about to step on the gas to turn the Koopa Prince into roadkill-.
"Hello, young prince!"
And was forced to stop when someone called out. She and the Koopa Prince turned to see a craft operated by two green-shell Koopas, carrying a bin behind it. Traveling through a tunnel entrance that had opened.
"Your father has us salvaging the remains of the fallen enemy machinery, and ordered us to bring it to you to see if you could make use of any of it!"
Sage frowned deeply. Of course, he'd do that. Why not use her father's inventions for salvage?
"Oh, and figured you should know, Mario and Princess Peach are here. Just dropped them off before heading here."
Sage noticed the Koopa Prince hop off the ground to stand.
"Wait, really? Cool! I'll go say hi!"
The Koopa Prince started to bolt for the door, then stopped and turned to Sage.
"Wanna come? You can meet my dad's arch nemesis! And the princess of the Mushroom Kingdom!"
Sage considered it. She would admit to being curious as to who it was that supposedly defeated her father's killer from time to time. As well as the apparent ruler of the kingdom that Bowser was trying to conquer.
"…I believe I will."
Sage turned off her race kart and hovered out of it and towards the Koopa Prince. The young prince waved at the two Koopas.
"Just dump it in that free spot over there! I'll look through it all later!"
The two Koopas nodded and gave a thumbs up. The Koopa Prince turned to Sage.
"Come on! We don't wanna miss them!"
He bolted out of there as fast as his stubby legs could take him. Sage rolled her eyes, but followed after him.
The two green shell Koopas watched the two kids leave.
"…Those two look cute together."
"I know, right? She kinda looks like she hates him, though."
"Eh, it'll be fine. He's got his father's charm, after all!"
"When has that ever worked for Bowser?"
"Oh yeah. Oof."
The two chuckled and unloaded the bin down onto a free space, then left to return to their salvaging duties.
Within the bin, the eyes of Metal Sonic's head once again flashed to life before returning to their dead state.
Bowser was stomping towards his throne room, grumbling.
"Freaking knuckleheads. No, don't tell me ahead of time that the Princess and Mario are on the way. Wait till they're waiting in my throne room to tell me. Really appreciate it, guys!"
And he had been in the middle of beating the snot out of Infi- er, training. Training Infinite is what he meant to say.
Oh well, he'd just pick up from where he left Infinite.
Infinite was indented into the ceiling.
"…I hate that turtle."
He slipped out and fell to the ground.
"Ow."
Yeah, the jackal would be fine. There were some green mushrooms there.
Bowser finally reached his throne room and burst through the doors, surprising the two guests waiting for him.
"Princess!" Bower greeted grandiosely. "My apologies for the delay. I was supposed to be notified ahead of time."
He grit that last part out, and nearby Koopas and Goombas shrunk and scattered.
"Just give me a minute." He stomped past them towards his throne and sat upon it. "Alright! Greetings, my lovely Princess Peach! Oh, and Mario, too. I still hate you."
"Feeling's mutual," Mario deadpanned.
Princess Peach cleared her throat. "Right. No worries, Bowser. I'm sure you can guess why I'm here?"
"Of course, of course…you're here to finally marry me!"
She facepalmed. "Oh for the love of-."
"Mamma mia." Mario rolled his eyes and sighed.
"I knew after so many attempts of proposal," Bowser continued. "My feelings would finally break through to you! Kamek always did say to never give up, and I didn't! Now we can plan out the wedding! So I was thinking-."
"That's not what I'm here for!" Princess Peach shouted. "And I will never marry you! Stop asking that!"
"Oh, come on!" Bowser shouted. "What does he have that I don't?"
He had pointed to Mario when he said that, causing both him and Peach to turn red and stammer.
"N-No, that's-!"
"She and I aren't-."
"I mean, yes, we've known each other for-."
"I-I'm just a plumber, she's a princess, i-it would never-."
They kept stammering out random gibberish. Bowser had an unamused look on his face as he facepalmed.
"And people say I'm hopeless when these two exist?" he grumbled.
Then again, at least they weren't like Luigi and Daisy. So it was better for him that they remain hopeless. So that Bowser would have more time to finally worm his way into Princess Peach's heart and marry her!
Huh. Never tried literally worming my way into her heart. I'll look into that another time.
He cleared his throat to catch their attention.
"Okay, all of that aside. I know why you two are here. It hasn't exactly been…quiet."
The change in subject was appreciated, and Princess Peach recomposed herself.
"Right," she nodded. "We heard all of the commotion from the Mushroom Kingdom. We saw what looked like a giant death beam fire towards one of your castles. And now there's a giant block in space. Care to explain?"
Bowser leaned his head on his hand and sighed. "To make a long story short, some nerd thought he could conquer my kingdom. I showed him that he was wrong. Dead wrong."
Peach and Mario looked to each other at that one word he stressed.
"…I'll need a bit more detail than that," Peach said, turning back to Bowser. "But the one who attacked you is…?"
"Dead." Bowser nodded, narrowing his eyes. "And he'll stay dead if I have anything to say about it."
He kept it to himself that the Doctor might return to life should Sage keep her end of the bargain. It was Koopa Kingdom business, not Mushroom Kingdom business.
"I see," Peach hummed. "A bit dark, I'll admit."
Bowser shrugged. "It's what he gets for attacking my kingdom. I don't show mercy. You two know that well."
"We really do," Mario grumbled.
Peach shook her head. "Right. Well, I'll still need a bit more detail. If you're willing."
"Hmph." Bowser inspected his claws. "I don't know. This is Koopa Kingdom business. All you really need to know is that the threat is over."
"Is it?" Peach asked, raising an eyebrow. "How do you know it's over? How do you know that someone else won't show up? Someone who is working with this invader you've defeated?"
"She activated a distress signal. You can expect someone else to show up."
…
As he had said. Koopa Kingdom business.
"Oh please," Bowser chuckled. "As if that nerd could actually work with anyone. He had an ego about him. Not like me. I'm humble."
He ignored the deadpans that Mario and Peach gave.
"He clearly went all in on that invasion, and he lost. It's over. Besides, even if someone else shows up, I'll just crush them, too! All will fall before the mighty Bowser the Brilliant!"
"Really?" Mario chuckled. "I haven't fallen yet."
"Wanna swim in lava? It's right there. Jump right in."
"You first, turtle."
"Why you little-!"
"Ahem!" Peach cleared her throat loudly. "Not now, you two."
Bowser and Mario grumbled, crossing their arms and looking away. Princess Peach gave a flat look and sighed.
"Right," she continued. "Well, regardless, more details would be appreciated."
"Hmph." Bowser grunted. "Fine. I suppose I can explain a few things. On one condition."
"I'm not marrying you."
"Fine. Another condition. You listen to my song!"
"Your-? Wait, no, not agai-!"
The piano had already been poofed in, and Bowser began playing it. Princess Peach groaned and let her face fall into her hands as Mario started banging his head against a nearby stone statue.
"This one…is for my one and only true love, Princess Peach."
"Kill me," Princess Peach groaned.
"Well, the lava is right there," Mario suggested, still banging his head against the stone statue. "Ladies first. I'll follow."
"Who said chivalry is dead?"
"Peach~."
"You're so cool."
"And with my star, we're gonna rule!"
"CHANGE THAT ONE LYRIC, AT LEAST! IT'S NOT UNIVERSAL TO EVERY SITUATION!"
Sage and the Koopa Prince deadpanned as they looked into the throne room.
"Ugh," the young prince groaned. "Dad's singing that song again? It never works! Why does he even try?"
Sage was gripping the side of the entrance tightly. Feeling anger at what she was seeing.
"Peaches, Peaches, Peaches, Peaches, Peaches!"
"Peaches, Peaches, Peaches, Peaches, Peaches!"
"I LOOOVE YOOOU!"
"OOOH!"
This. This is the being who killed her father.
"Why is your father singing such a ridiculous song?"
"Probably trying to woo Princess Peach's heart. That's her there, see?"
He pointed out the admittedly beautiful woman in the pink dress currently questioning if the universe hated her.
"…Why?"
"It's kinda his only goal in life to marry her. He's hopelessly in love with her and stuff."
…
"What?" she grit out. "What about conquering her kingdom?"
"That's more a side benefit to his life goal."
That. This. He. What?!
"Oh, and that's Mario there!" He pointed out the one trying to bash his head in on a stone statue. "My dad's arch nemesis. He's a plumber."
…A plumber…a short one at that…and not even in the best shape for a person….
Sage started glitching red and blue angrily.
"Um, Sage? You alri-?"
"My father…the great Dr. Eggman...was killed by a lovestruck imbecile…who's only goal in life…is to marry a princess…who has constantly rejected his affections?! And is constantly defeated by a short plumber?!"
"…I mean, when you put it like that-."
Sage saw only red. Glitching red/black and blue/white.
"Also, no offense, but was your dad really that great?"
She went deathly still at that.
"Compared to my dad, anyway? I mean, he's not showing how great he is right now, obviously."
"Princess Peach~."
"At the end of the line~."
"I'LL MAKE YOU MINE~!"
"OOH!"
"But still-."
Aaaaand, she snapped. Quite literally exploding in energy, sending Junior back a bit on his shell.
"Ow! Hey, what gives-?"
He paused when he noticed her palm aimed right at his face. Her laser charging.
"U-Uh, Sage? My dad's right there. Maybe don't-?"
"I don't care. I've had enough."
"H-How about we talk about this and-?"
"No." Sage had lost it, her form glitching angrily between red/black and blue/white. "No discourse. No bartering. Only elimination."
"Well to that I say-. Oh, hey Cubot. Orbot. How's it going?"
Sage blinked and quickly turned in shock. Only to pause when she saw neither Cubot nor Orbot anywhere near them. Realizing she had been tricked, she quickly turned back and saw the Koopa Prince hightailing it around the corner.
She once again saw red.
"Get back here!"
She chased after him.
Peach and Mario blinked and looked behind them. They could've sworn that they heard a shout and explosion just now.
"Hey!" Bowser shouted. "Keep it down out there! I'm trying to sing my heart out to my one true love! Now I have to start all over!"
"You really don't-." Peach tried to say.
The Koopa King started from the top.
"Peach~."
"You're so cool~."
Mario and Princess Peach facefaulted, legs twitching.
"Again. The lava is right there."
"…I'm considering it."
Waluigi was napping in bed when the door to his room was kicked open.
"WAKE UP, MY MAYBE BROTHER!"
Waluigi yelped and fell out of bed.
"Ack! Damn it, Wario! I was napping!"
"Forget napping! Look what I found!"
The taller brother groaned and stood up to find his shorter fatter brother holding out…a blue gem?! That was certainly worth waking him up!
"Whoa!" Waluigi exclaimed. "Look at that beauty! It must be worth a fortune!"
"I thought so, too!" Wario agreed. "But there's more than just that! Look what I can do with it!"
Wario raised the gem into the air.
"GIVE ME POWER!"
Wario exploded, sending Waluigi flipping over his bed. The room breaking and cracking.
The taller brother peeked over overturned bed.
"Wow! That…I can literally feel the power!"
"Exactly!" Wario exclaimed, flexing his muscles. "Just think what I could do? I could absolutely beat up Mario with this! Maybe even Bowser! I'll be the top dog! Or we could just sell it to Bowser and make loads of gold coins! Or both! I'll beat up Mario and then sell it to Bowser!"
"Do we really want Bowser having this?" Waluigi wondered. "I mean, he could probably take over the world with this."
"And you care because?"
"Well, we kinda live on this world."
"Bah! Mario always beats him! He'll just do it again with some McGuffin power up and save the day. Like usual. We can just hide out until that happens, then revel in all the coins!"
Wario paused, cupping his chin in thought.
"Wait, isn't the Grand Prix coming up?"
"Yes," Waluigi nodded. "Why?"
…
Wario grinned sinisterly.
"You know what? Put those plans on hold! I think it's time I win a trophy for once!"
"Won't that be cheating? You remember what happened when Bowser cheated?"
"Bah! They won't know what this gem is! I don't even know what the gem is! But it'll lead me to victory!"
Waluigi grumbled. "What about me? I wanna win something."
"You win the tennis trophy every time!"
"But never a race!"
"Tough luck!" Wario turned around and grinned maliciously at the gem. "Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to cackle madly while staring at this beautiful gem."
He left to do just that, cackling madly all the while.
Waluigi crossed his arms and grumbled.
"This will somehow bite us in the keister. I just know it."
A/N: And that's it for this chapter.
Sage has her new race kart. Modeled after the Eggmobile. How adorable. :v
Peach and Mario finally arrived and talked to Bowser. Unfortunately, he's now trying to serenade Peach. Again. When will he learn?
Oh, and Sage is now trying to kill Junior…he'll be fine, maybe.
And Wario had the blue Chaos Emerald. Was originally going to give him the yellow one, because, well, yellow. But I'm saving that for a…special reveal. Wait and see. :v
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