Grubba chuckled, "Dang, if those ain't a stroke of genius! Names that good only comes around once in a lifetime! Yep, everyone will bow down before the Red Comet and his team! Make me proud, everyone! Well, now that we got business side outta the way... Jolene? Could you come in a minute darling?"

That's when a young girl came in, pushing up her glasses.

Jolene asked, "Yes, sir? You wished to see me?"

Grubba answered, "Sure did, hon." That's when he turned back to Mario and his friends and added, "Jolene, this is the Red Comet and his team. They are our newest risin' stars. Be a peach and take them on down to the minor-league locker room, alrighty?"

Jolene pushed up her glasses again, "Right away, sir." That's when she turned to them, "Mr. Comet? If you and your team would be so kind, please follow me."

She took the lead out of the office and took them out of Grubba's office.

...

As they went down the hallway, Jolene cleared her throat.

She told them, "As you know, you all are a contracted fighter now, so you must abide by the rules."

Flurrie asked, "And these rules are?"

Jolene answered, "First and foremost, what Mr. Grubba says, goes. Period. You must do what he says."

Violet frowned, "Yeah he did seem rather...um...pushy?"

Jolene rolled her eyes a bit, "You have no idea. Also, as per your contact, you cannot quit until Mr. Grubba releases you."

Koops said, "Sounds pretty straightforward."

Jolene nodded, "There are many other small guidelines that I will explain as they come relevant." That's when she opened the door to the locker room. The locker room was in terrible shape. She added, "Well, here we are. This is your locker room."

Luigi shivered, "This looks...nice?"

Jolene pushed up her glasses as she explained, "You're starting in the minor league, of course, as you've just started your careers. If you don't like this dingy room, I suggest you work your way through the ranks." She walked over to a terminal, "When you're ready to fight, you must log onto this computer right here. Mr. Grubba will then decide who you'll match up against. You will have no say in this."

Goombella pointed out, "That's not really fair."

Jolene pushed up her glasses, "I fear that's it isn't up to me. But why don't you get familiar with the terminal here?"

Mario answered, "Alright..."

He walked over to the terminal. It turned on as soon as he touched it.

"Welcome to the automated match-reservation system. What is your command?"

Jolene explained, "Then pick 'Reserve a Match'."

Flurrie told it, "Uh Reserve a Match?"

That's when the screen came on and Grubba was there.

Grubba commented, "Well howdy there, Comet! Ready to get yet fists dirty, huh? There you go! I got a treat fer you: yer first battle's gonna be against the Goomba Bros.! They'll be a piece of cake! Just mop 'em up, okay?"

Koops responded, "Sounds easy."

Grubba asked, "Now do you want to bring yer whole team or do you want one fighter take on the challenge?"

Mario looked at his team. While he did have the opinion to have the whole team fight, which was nice, but he didn't feel it was needed to send out everyone out at once. He could do that if the fight was too hard. He then turned to Goombella.

Mario asked, "Sounds like a perfect time for the Pink Destruction to do her first match. Are you up for it?"

Goombella confirmed, "I'm ready for action!"

Grubba nodded, "Very well. I will put the Pink Destruction's name on the list. If she wants, she can have help but only from one person. Once she picks her partner, she cannot pick another to be fair to others competing. Got it, Destruction?"

Goombella confirmed, "Yes sir! I got it!"

Grubba informed, "And that goes for another matches as well that have two people in it. Did you want to go with a partner, Pink Destruction? Or do you want to try on your own? Best to let me know how, girlie before the match starts."

Goombella thought it over for a moment and replied, "I wouldn't mind fighting with a partner."

Grubba nodded, "Very well. Who should your partner be then?"

Goombella answered, "Icy Punch."

Violet perked up as she pointed to herself, "Me?"

Goombella nodded, "Just in case I get in a pickle, you can freeze anything that stands in my way!"

Violet replied, "That's true. Alright then!"

Grubba stated, "Very well. Don't forget to appeal to the crowd. Any questions, ask Ms. Jolene. Good luck ladies."

Violet and Goombella said in unison, "Thanks Mr. Grubba!"

With a nod, he turned off the computer.

Luigi went over to them both, "Good luck you two! And watch each other's backs!"

Violet went over to him and reassured, "Hey, don't look so worried." She gave him a quick kiss, "Goombella and I totally got this."

Goombella commented, "She's right, at least it is against some Goombas to start. Those guys are chumps!"

Koops laughed, "Ain't that the truth!"

Jolene informed, "Okay ladies, your battle has been reserved. At this point, you just wait until Security comes for you. Fighting is pretty basic. Whoever can knock out all opponent's first wins. If you beat an opponent who ranks above you, your ranking will go up. Then again, if you lose to a lower-ranking opponent, your ranking will go down. Simply winning isn't enough. When Mr. Grubba sets fight conditions, follow them. In this case, the condition is to appeal to the crowd at least once. Easy. If you satisfy the condition, you can battle a high-ranked opponent next. If you can get your rank up to 11th, you'll get a shot at the major league. That's about all you need to know for now."

Flurrie commented, "You two have got this in the bag! Break a leg!"

That's when Security came in, ready to get Goombella and Violet. After giving Luigi a quick peek on the cheek, she then headed with Goombella to take part in the fight. Mario saw his baby brother's worried look.

Mario reassured, "Hey, don't worry, she's got this."

Luigi replied, "I know you are right, Malleo.'

Mario gave him a hug, "I love you, Weegie."

Luigi returned the hug, "I love you too, fratello."

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Wishmaker1028: Hope what I did here made some sense. Since I felt like it would be very silly to have the whole team fight, Mario can choose his fighters based on who they are fighting. He would have to make a call. Since the match coming up is a two-on-two, then he can pick two people like he did here. And the same with three on three or four on four. But for now, who's ready for Goombella/Pink Destructor and Violet/Icy Punch to take on the Goomba Bros? Please read and review! And always think outside of the box!