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gachawolfiebloom · 5 months ago

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Two Hearts In The City of Love

Chapter 5: HotelTrapped

Tags: Love, Love Confession, Romance

Four was mad, but he was scared too. Why did Three have to be so difficult all the time? The two had their differences and settled them out. This minor squabble between them was not as bad as all those years ago. Three trying to take over his channel and trying to...kill him.

Four opened his eyes to find that he was reliving that same intense scene from that night.

"THREE! HELP!"

He looked down, expecting Three to be just as panicked induced as the first time...but he wasn't. If anything, he looked happy to watch this. It was happening again. His fingers slipping off, one by one. "THREE! PLEASE DO SOMETHING!" He didn't move. "ARE YOU REALLY GOING TO LET ME DIE LIKE THIS!?" The moments they shared. The times they had saved each other in the past. Was it all a lie?

The only finger remaining was his index finger. "Three..." There was nothing left for him to do. He didn't shut his eyes this time, but widely opened them with terror as he fell. A loud "BANG!" was heard and his body smashed onto the platform. His hand covered his chest as his vision was blurry. The only thing he could make out was hearing Three laughing at him and slowly bringing his hand up to his face to see a wide range of blood covering him.

"You...why...?" He tried to extend his hand out to Three for help, but the purple man just brushed it away. "I'm not helping you. I hate you!" The moment Four heard those words, his body went cold. "W-What did you j-just say?" It was just like the nightmare before they left. Three didn't answer as he walked away. Four was alone as his mind swarmed with thoughts that he couldn't even tell were true or not.

"Quit wasting your time with him!"

"He's just getting close to you so he can kill you!"

"The only thing you are to him is his enemy!"

"He hates you and he always will!"

"Stop living in a fantasy and WAKE UP!"

Four shot up in a cold sweat. His heart was beating like crazy and his breathing seemed to be increasing every second. The morning sun was peeking through the window and Four looked over to see Three on the other side of the bed. He quickly got out of bed and started getting ready. "I can't deal with him now." With the speed he was going at, it only took him a few minutes to get ready. The last thing he did was put on his cap before looking at Three again. His eyes started to open as Four unlocked the door and ran out before Three could spot him.

Three rubbed his eyes and stretched, but it didn't take long to notice that Four was gone. He didn't care though as he was still mad with his ex rival. Four stepped out of the elevator to find his friends in the lobby, waving goodbye to Luigi as he went off to his job. Meggy turned around and perked up when she saw him. "Four! How did it go with Three?" When she said that, Mario adverted eye contact and whistled.

"Please don't mention him. I don't want anything to do with that guy right now." Tari looked concerned as she asked "Oh no! What happened?" Bob leaned over to her and said "I BET THOSE TWO WERE MAKING OUT SOMEWHERE!" Four rolled his eyes and said "No Bob! Three was just being a jerk like always!"

"I WAS NOT!" They all noticed Three coming out of the elevator with a really agitated look. He stuck a finger in Four's face and yelled back "THIS IDIOT DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO CLIMB RIGHT WHEN THE FERRIS WHEEL BROKE!" Meggy piped up with a hint of confusion "Wait. The Ferris wheel broke? How did that happen?"

"Oh look at the time! Mario's gotta skedaddle!" The fat Italian rushed off as the two went right back to blaming each other like last night. "No idea, but whatever caused it must have been HIS FAULT!"

"MY FAULT!? HOW THE HECK IS THAT MY FAULT!"

"WELL WE WERE THE ONLY ONES ON THERE AND IT SURE WASN'T ME THAT BROKE IT!"

"THAT DOESN'T MEAN I DID IT!"

"OH YEAH SURE! THE RIDE JUST HAPPENED TO BREAK DOWN AND THE CULPRIT JUST MAGICALLY DISAPPEARED!"

"ARE YOU SAYING I'M LYING!?"

"MAYBE I AM!"

(like the toy story reference I put in there 😏)

That was the last straw. Four lunged towards Three and the two started rolling on the floor, smacking each other back and forth. "Stop it guys!" Boopkins called out.

"ARE YOU KIDDING! THIS IS FUNNY AS HELL!" Bob was sitting in a chair with 3D glasses on and eating popcorn.

Meggy separated both of them and said "Okay, that's enough! Fighting isn't going to solve anything!" Four sighed and Three crossed his arms angrily. "Let's just have a nice breakfast together with no shouting or fighting." Meggy and the rest of their friends went to join Mario, who was sitting at a table in the breakfast buffet. This time, Four sat on the furthest side of the table that was away from Three.

Mario noticed that Four was facing away from his plate. "Is Smg4 going to eat that?" He shook his head as Mario happily took the contents of his best friend's plate and dumped it onto his. He was about to take a bite when he noticed how sad Four looked and how angry Three was. It made a terrible guilt rise up in him. "This is all Mario's fault..." Meggy was happily tucking into some eggs when she noticed Mario's remorse.

~After breakfast~

As the crew was walking through the lobby, Meggy pulled Mario aside and asked him "Are you okay Mario?" He shook his head and nervously played with his fingers. "Meggy...Mario has to tell you something." She raised an eyebrow and said "What did you do Mario?" He peeked over Meggy's shoulder to make sure the boys weren't listening and blurted out "Mario was the one who broke the Ferris wheel!"

"What!?"

Mario took in a breath and said "Last night, Mario snuck away from the group and wanted to join the gays. He accidentally broke the ride and ran off. Now Smg4 and Smg3 blame each other for it!" Meggy sighed and gave Mario a side hug. "It's okay Mario. It was just an accident. But you better go apologize and tell them that it was you who did it before they refuse to speak to each other for the rest of the trip."

Mario flinched and freaked out. "No! Please don't make Mario do that! Smg4 and Smg3 will hate Mario forever if he tells them!"

"I understand Red, but this is only going to get worse if someone doesn't stand in soon." Mario started sweating nervously until he got a brilliant idea. He placed a finger on her mouth and said "Hold that thought Meggy! Mario thought of a better idea!" Meggy looked upon him in annoyance. "Mario..what are you WHOA!" Mario dragged her behind a pillar and pointed to Three and Four. "We need to get the gay boys into their room for Mario's genius plan!"

"And what do you want me to do?" Meggy asked with curiosity. "You get Smg3 to go up to the room while Mario tackles Smg4!" Meggy was unsure about this, but tried to look at this in a helpful kind of way. "Okay...but this better help them."

"Oh..Mario knows it surely will" He said with a smug grin.

Three was still refusing to make eye contact with Four when Meggy approached him. "Hey Smg3!" He scoffed and faced away from her. Meggy thought to herself "Okay, now what would be a good excuse to get Three up to his room without raising suspicion?" She knew it had to be something simple and out of the ordinary. "I know!" She lightly tapped his shoulders and said "Sorry to bug you Three, but could you do something for me?" He raised an eyebrow and asked "Like what?"

"I left something in your room last night. Could you go up there and grab it for me please?" Three wasn't buying it as he looked confused. "Left what? And why the heck would you leave it in my room!?" Meggy scrambled her thoughts in a panic, trying to convince him that he had to go up there. "Oh my Splatshot! I didn't want Mario to get it since he was right next door to me so I left it there for safekeeping."

"And why can't you just grab it yourself?"

"Because I promised Mario I would spend the day with him!" She waved to Mario, who was talking with Smg4 and he quickly rushed over to her for some reason.

As Mario walked over to Smg4, he tried thinking of what he would say. He wasn't like Meggy, who could come up with clever excuses at the drop of a hat. His tactics were more...strange. Four noticed Mario coming up to him and tried to act as cheerful as usual. "Hey Mario! Do you need something?" Being as stupid as he was, the fat Italian blurted out the first thing that came to mind. "There's some interesting memios upstairs!"

"What are you talking about?"

"Uhhh what Mario means is..."

He started to sweat and shake like crazy while Four knew something was going on. "Are you hiding something Mario?" In a frenzy, Mario swiped Four's phone from him and threw it on the ground, stomping on it until it was destroyed for good. "WHAT THE HELL MARIO! WHAT DID YOU DO THAT FOR!?" Mario shrugged and said "Oops. Now Smg4 has to go upstairs to watch the memios!" Four looked upset with him. Suddenly Mario pointed to the ground and yelled "Smg4's shoelaces are untied!"

"Huh?" Four bent down and Mario took the opportunity to snatch something out of his pocket. "Wait a minute. I don't have shoelaces." Mario then noticed Meggy was waving at him. "Looks like Meggy wants to see Mario. Goodbye!" He quickly rushed off to see Meggy and Smg3 as Four sighed. "Good thing I left my backup phone in my room." He went to the elevator to retrieve the phone.

"Hello Smg3!" Three let his guard down and said "Fine." They had did it. Both boys were going to their room. "We did it!" Meggy cheered as Mario jumped for joy. "YIPPEE!" The first part of the plan worked, but Meggy didn't know what the second part was. "So what do we do now Mario?" He dangled something in front of her that he had just acquired. "Mario...is that...their room key!?" He nodded and grabbed her arm, steering them towards the elevator as well. "LETS-A GO!"

Four made it to the room first. He went to his suitcase and started digging for his spare phone. "Laptop...headphones..." Just then, he heard the door creak open and spun around to find the person that he wanted to run into the least. Three quickly noticed him as well and they both said in unison "Oh you've got to be kidding me!" Four was the first to question him as he asked "Let me guess...Mario put you up to this too."

"Ehhhh...Kinda..." Four just ignored him and went back to looking for his phone. Three retorted back "Look. It doesn't matter. I didn't come up here to chat with you. I'm just looking for something for-" The moment he stepped into the room, Four turned around and noticed someone behind him. "Mario?"

"No. It's for Meggy."

"NO! MARIO!"

Three instantly spun around to see the mustached man with the room key in his hands. "MARIO I'M GOING TO KILL YOU!" He closed the door and waved back "SO LONG GAY BOI!" He shut the door with a slam and locked it. Three ran up and pulled on the lock, but the door wouldn't budge. He pounded on the door and yelled "OPEN THE DOOR IDIOT!!!"

Mario giggled while Meggy looked disapprovingly at him. "Why would you do that Mario!?" He reassured her "Relax Meggy. They got trapped in an igloo several years ago and when Mario came to rescue them, they were making out with each other!" She blinked in confusion. "Did that really happen...?"

"Oh yeah!" Mario began twirling the key around his finger while telling her "All we have to do is give them a couple hours and they'll be boyfriends in no time!" Four started freaking out as he ran to the door and yelled "LET US OUT MARIO! I CAN'T DO THIS AGAIN!"

"Sorry guys, but its for your own good!" Meggy called out from the other side. "Just tell Mario when you start smooching and then he'll let you out!" That encouraged Mario to do something he would regret in just a moment. "Oooo Mario wants to get a picture of that! Let him grab Luigi's camera!" He accidentally flicked his wrist and the key went flying out of his hand and right into a nearby mail slot. "Uh oh..."

"DID YOU JUST SAY UH OH!" Four yelled in a panic. Mario and Meggy shared a stiffened glance with each other before they ran over to the slot and looked down. Meggy turned back to the door and said "We may have a tiny problem...Mario dropped the key into a mail slot..."

"HE WHAT!?" Three yelled. "Don't worry. We'll be right back with the key!" Meggy called out as she and Mario raced back downstairs. "Great!" Three said in annoyance as he slumped down into a corner of their room. Four started pacing the room in circles. "No...no...no...I can't do this again!"

"Pipe down with your stupid whining!" Another thing settled into his mind as he asked "Did you set me up..."

"WHAT!? NO! MARIO WAS THE ONE TO DO THIS!" Three smacked himself. "Of course it was him...I'm going to throw a chair at him once we're out!"

~Meanwhile in the lobby~

Bob, Boopkins, and Tari were all relaxing in the lounge. "It doesn't seem like we have anything to do today." Boopkins nodded and asked the two of them "Maybe we could find something here to do. Any suggestions."

"LET'S GO TO THE ROOF AND TOSS YOU DOWN!"

A panicked Meggy and Mario came rushing up to them. "Guys! We need your help." Bob grabbed Boopkins and said "NOPE. I'M BUSY!" Tari looked concerned. "Oh no! With what?" Meggy gave a stern look at Mario while he sadly looked down at the floor. "Mario locked Three and Four in their hotel room, but now we've lost the key and it's somewhere in the mailroom!"

Bob immediately stopped and dropped Boopkins on the floor. "NEVER MIND. I'M NOT BUSY." Tari and Boopkins were glad to help. "Of course Meggy!" She looked around the lobby and pointed to a directory map. "That might help." Meggy gave her a thumbs up. "Good eye Tari!"

They rushed off to the sign as she scoured the map. "It looks like the mailroom is down below the lobby. The crew ran to the elevator and went down in a hurry to the lower level. While they were sitting in the elevator in silence, Tari piped up "Excuse me for asking, but why are Three and Four locked in their room in the first place?" Meggy looked in Mario's direction and said "That's a good question."

"Uhhh...well Mario..."

He was thankfully spared that question as the elevator dinged and the doors opened to find a long narrow hallway with some doors at the end. They rushed down the hallway and were about to go inside when a man stopped them. "Sorry, but only employees are allowed in here!" Bob questioned in an interrogating way "AND WHO THE HELL ARE YOU!?"

"I'm one of the mail clerks sir." Tari pushed past Bob and told the guy "I'm sorry, but this is an emergency! My friend lost one of our room keys in there and we really need to get it back!" Unfortunately, the man was not that considerate as he told them "Then you can take that up with the front desk. Have a good day."

They all groaned and were forced to go back the way they came. "What do we do now?" Boopkins asked. Bob then noticed a guy pushing a mail cart down the hall and the mail clerk letting him through. "I HAVE AN IDEA!"

~Back at the room~

Four was trying to stick a paperclip through the key slot and Three looked at him, unimpressed. "What are you even trying to do?" Four looked at him in irritation and said "I'm trying to pick the lock."

"You're such an idiot. That stuff only works in movies." Four grunted and took a stance in front of him. "Well what do you suggest we do! Climb out the window!?"

"It's better than what you're doing!"

"WE'RE FOUR STORIES UP HERE! IT'S FURTHER DOWN THAN THE FERRIS WHEEL WAS!"

"Oh shut up! It's not my fault that you slipped!"

"Well maybe I should have just called someone instead of-"

Four then stopped and stared at his suitcase. "That's it!" He started digging through and told Three "Quick! Help me look for my phone!" Three was a bit lost, but he went to help anyway. "Why? Even if we call one of our friends, how are they going to help us without the room key?"

Four finally found his phone and started to dial someone's number. "I'm not calling our friends. I'm calling the front desk so they can come up here with a spare key!" The phone began to ring as someone picked up. "Front desk speaking. How can I help you?"

"Uh yes hi. Me and...my friend got locked into our room by our retarded neighbor and we need a spare key to get out."

"Okay, uh what is your room number?" Before Four could give the number, Bob ran the person at the front desk over with a huge cart and disconnected the phone. A long beeping sound ran on the other side as Four called out "Hello? Hello!?" Nothing. Three snatched the phone from him and tried dialing the number again, but nobody would pick up. "What a jerk!"

Bob was wearing some kind of white cloak over him with a mailman's hat on and had a pile of envelopes in the cart he was pushing. "This doesn't seem like a good idea Bob." Meggy said from under the pile of letters. "What if we get arrested?" Boopkins said worryingly. "I'm getting paper cuts in here..." Tari said while sticking her finger in her mouth. "Mario thinks that this is nice and cozy!"

"SHUT UP! I KNOW WHAT I'M DOING!" Bob rolled the cart to the entrance of the mailroom, but got stopped by the clerk again. "SUP BRO! I NEED TO GO IN THERE TO DROP OFF THESE LETTERS." The mail clerk looked suspiciously at Bob's outfit and said "Why aren't you wearing the hotel's official uniform?" Bob scratched his head and said "BECAUSE...I JUST GOT HERE?" The mail clerk extended his eyeballs closely at Bob until he said "Oh wait! You're the new guy!"

"UHHH YEAH!" The mail clerk politely opened the door and said "Sorry about that! Have a good first day!" Bob pushed past and cheered "HELL YEAH! I KNEW THIS WOULD WORK!"

"Hush Bob! Find somewhere that nobody can spot us so we can get out!" Bob found a back door that didn't seem to have anybody in there so he dumped them out and went back to his normal clothes. "Alright! Now we just need to find the room where the mail slots lead." The crew peeked out from the door to see many guys grabbing mail from the center and sorting them into drawers.

"How are we going to find the room with all those guys?" Tari asked. "Found it!" Mario pointed down a hallway where a door labeled with the words "Mail slots" was at the end of it. "Well that was easy..." They all snuck past the mail clerks and into the room. "Alright guys! Let's split up! The key has to be in here somewhere."

Meggy started looking through the different mail slots, Tari looked through stacks of letters with Mario, except he was kind of flinging the letters around the room, Boopkins tried jumping up to shelves, but he was too short, and Bob was digging through the trashcan. So far they weren't having any luck until...

"I FOUND IT! I WIN!" They all turned in shock and Meggy grabbed the key out of Bob's hands. "HEY!" Sure enough, the key said 403. "Why would the key be in a trashcan of all places?"

~Flashback~

A guy came in earlier to see what letters came in through the mail slots. He saw something come through the one to the fourth floor and upon closer inspection, he noticed it was "A key? Why would someone want to mail a key?" He looked at it and tossed it over his back into the trashcan. "Oh well, time for my lunch break."

"Whatever. Let's just get Three and Four out before any more disasters happen." Tari tapped her on the shoulder. "Uh Meggy? I think another disaster has just happened." She pointed and they were surrounded by hotel security that certainly didn't look happy they were here.

Four tired calling the front desk multiple times while Three was writing in his notebook. "Give it up dude. They're not gonna answer." Four sighed and collapsed onto the bed next to Three. With nothing left to do except sit back and wait to get rescued, Four decided to at least clear things up between them. "I'm sorry for what happened yesterday. I didn't mean to yell at you like that."

Three said nothing and continued writing. "And I take full responsibility for us getting stuck. Both the Ferris wheel and now." He heard the book shut and Three actually said something to him that wasn't an insult. "It wasn't your fault. I just said that because I was mad." He turned the other way and faced towards Four. "Can you tell me?"

"About what?" Three softly grabbed his hands and said "About why you've been avoiding me." Four felt an uneasiness. He didn't want to tell Three, but he looked concerned like he wanted to know. "I..." Tears started to appear in his eyes as Three noticed. "Hey...what's wrong?" The waterworks broke loose as Four collapsed into his arms. "Oh Three, it was terrible! I was having this nightmare t-that you couldn't catch me in time a-and I was bleeding out...a-and you w-w-wanted me to! Please don't be mad!"

Three didn't look mad at all. He actually looked worried. "It's okay Four. I'm not mad." He wiped the tears off his cheeks as Four sniffed and said "You aren't?" He pulled Four in closer and stared at him sadly. "If I actually did that, I would hate myself forever!" Four listened closely as he couldn't believe it. Was Three actually...crying?

"I was so scared for you! If I didn't catch you in time, then it would have been my fault and I couldn't bear to lose you!" He smashed his hand on the table by the bed as he screamed "I WISH I NEVER THOUGHT OF THAT STUPID IDEA!" Four placed his hand on his cheeks. "It's okay. It's okay. I'm fine and I forgive you." They rested their foreheads on top of each other. "I'm not going anywhere." Three wrapped his arms around Four and they both fell onto the floor, laughing.

"Mario told you this would work!" They both turned to see everyone standing in the doorway. Meggy had the key in her hand. "And what took you guys so long..." Three asked. "We ran into some trouble with the security downstairs, but Bob took care of it." They looked at Bob who was acting innocent while hiding a bazooka behind his back. "Well this will be quite the story to tell Luigi." Tari said.

It was around dinner time so they all went back down to the lobby. By the time they made it downstairs, Luigi was back from work and Mario ran up to give his brother a hug. Bob noticed the front desk and the woman there with bruises on her face. "I WONDER WHAT HAPPENED TO HER?" Mario walked up to the boys and told them "Mario has something to tell you..."

"You want to finally apologize for locking us in the room and losing the key!?" Three glared at him while Mario said "That's not all." Four and Three shared a confused glance before Mario confessed in front of all his friends "MARIO WAS THE ONE WHO BROKE THE FERRIS WHEEL!" He started bawling and pleading "MARIO'S SO SORRY! PLEASE DON'T HATE HIM!" Four went over to comfort Mario while Three stood there in shock. "It's okay Mario. I don't hate you. I'm sure it was an accident."

"I don't forgive him..." Three mumbled. "Oh come on Three. I think he really means it." Meggy told him. He looked at her with a patient expression, waiting for something. Meggy knew what it was and said "And I'm sorry too." Three rolled his eyes playfully and said to her "I'm just messing with you squid."

"Oh that's a good one Three!" They laughed and made their way to the restaurant for dinner. Mario was glad that he was forgiven, but still felt that things were still rocky between him and Three.

Four was getting ready when he noticed that Three was lying in bed, expecting something from him. He grabbed his pillow and said "I know. I'll sleep on the floor." Three shook his head and said "No. I would like it if we slept together...if you know what I mean." Four was surprised. He slowly climbed in and let Three pull him in closer. "Here. This way you won't have any nightmares." Four softly smiled and nuzzled into his chest. "I like this." The two slowly fell asleep together, cuddling each other all night.

Chapter 6: A Somewhat Romantic Boat Trip

#smg4 #smg3 #smg34 #smg43 #smg4 x smg3 #tari #tsundere #love #love confession #luigi #mario #megari #meggy #meggy x tari #paris #romance

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jelixpo · 7 months ago

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(This may sound random but)

For the bowuigi comic what song do you think would fit the characters in the story?

Anon, when I tell you I finished answering this ask, providing links and lyrics for the canon representation of the characters before I scrolled back up and realised you were asking about A Table Turned. Just had to share that lol, my reading comprehension is great.

Obligatory continuing under the cut because this'll get long

Luigi

Blame it on the Neon by Leaving Thomas

Luigi in the story is just so fed up with his life in the MK, he's willing to do anything to escape it. It's alluded to in the story that Bowser didn't really have to do much to get Luigi to trust him, the cracks in the foundation were already showing, so to speak. Specifically the lyric below really sums up his choices in the story.

If I just made a big mistake, it’s better made in the red shade That don’t hurt my eyes I bet this bar has seen it all, the way these walls can make you fall Woah, these colours go straight to head So I’ll blame it on the neon if I lean on him right away The way the light is glowing, how he’s holdin’ me, I wanna stay Stay out of the daylight, the moonlight, it just feels right These drinks ain’t too strong If this is all wrong I’ll blame it on the neon

Honourable mention: Boys Will be Bugs by Cavetown

Mario

The Next Right Thing for Frozen 2 by Kristen Bell

Mario is just really broken for the majority of the story, so this feels right.

This grief has a gravity, it pulls me down But a tiny voice whispers in my mind "You are lost, hope is gone But you must go on And do the next right thing" Can there be a day beyond this night?

Honourable mention: Eight by Sleeping At Last

Peach

Are You Satisfied? by MARINA

When talking to friends irl about my representation of Peach, I like to classify her as morally dark-grey. Clearly doing the wrong things but for the right reasons, and there's a part of her that knows she's doing the wrong things but she's so wound up in being perfect that she can't stand to admit when she's made a mistake.

High achiever, don't you see? Baby, nothing comes for free They say I'm a control freak Driven by a greed to succeed Nobody can stop me Cause it's my problem if I want to pack up and run away It's my business if I feel the need to smoke and drink and sway It's my problem, it's my problem if I feel the need to hide And it's my problem if I have no friends and feel I want to die

Honourable mention: Bird Song by Florence + The Machine

Bowser

Sick of the Silence by Mother Mother

I don't really know how to explain this one. Just vibes lol

I get so sick of the silence Because I'm terrified of what's inside of it Yeah, I get so sick of the silence That I have to That I have to just scream (I don't wanna hear what's deep inside of me)

Honourable mention: I'm Still Here for Treasure Planet by John Rzeznik

#a table turned bowuigi #ask #anon

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disappointing-my-kid · 1 year ago

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Im sorry I think I heard someone say angel Luigi? Like oddly born with wings? Learns to hid them? Magic? Maybe some sort of creature that latched on to baby Mario’s cries as a child? Shifted to match him but has the wings? Maximum Ride vibes? Hmmmmm. Trigun vibes? Maybe a lil bit of both!

Ok hear me out. But I warn you this isnt my typical post. Im tired and cold so it’s a mess but maybe ill clean it up later. Who knows.

Mario’s family was super freaked out at first but accepted it cause of how much it helped Mario. Like maybe he was sickly as a baby but this odd creature who looks like him is helping. Doctors told him he was gonna die. Now it’s a miracle. So they just raise Luigi too. Well guarded family secret. Maybe thats why Mario is so protective of his brother. Their mother believes Luigi an angel sent to save her lil baby boy. Their father thinks him a demon who will one day eat their little boy. Why else would it be helping if not for it’s next meal he claims. Luigi has no idea why he was sent here. Never a good enough reason for their father. Maybe their mother and Mario are the only two who really accept Luigi, rest of family share the fathers pov.

Idk how to tie this into bowuigi but just let me think of the middle part for now think of the end game!

Bowser finds an injured winged Luigi. Slap that man in a bird cage. Oops thats Luigi’s biggest fear. (Did you papa traumatise you Luigi or was it just me) anyway mans having a horrible time at all the bird puns. Yoikes hes heard those before get creative Bowser smh. Oops did he say that outloud? Well now Bowser is pissed. Someone is lucky their so pretty up in that cage. Oops did he say that outloud? Well now Luigi is blushing. GET THIS MAN SOME SKIPPY CLOTHING AND A GOLDEN CAGE NOW! Well now Luigi is mortified and horrified. Hes just a decoration now. Or a pet! Awww maybe they can give him a little collar. Oh how humiliating. Whats he got left now? Probably no more tears at this point. Hey Bowsers new pet doesn’t look so good. Oops someone stopped eating. Maybe actually be nice idk man you killing Luigi from the inside. Look at those soulless eyes. You did that Bowser you happy?

Cut to Bowser trying to bring some life back to Luigi. Awww hes making sure hes ok. Getting him food. An actual bed? A room? Who said the beast doesn’t have a heart? This is how Luigi remembers the story. Though he doesn’t understand why Bowser had a change. Of course Bowser saw the soulless eyes of someone begging for death and realised he done fucked up. Of course he never thought he would have greenie over this long anyway. Wheres that red pain in his side. It’s been ages? (Oops Mario is injured and thats why Luigi had his wings out. From protecting his brother. Maybe ill put Mario in a coma for sillies)

Anyway ever so slowly Luigi gets some pep back in his step. Though hes clearly more reserved. The kids (yes plural) helped. But Bowser can see the longing in Luigi’s eyes. The way the man just looks to the sky like an old friend. They had just started really getting along too. But if you love something set it free right? So he does. And Luigi doesn’t even hesitate. The moment he is uncollared (yea baby thats last to go lmao) and outside. The moment Bowser tells him to go he just takes off. As fast has those beautiful wings can take him. Can I get an F in the chat for Bowser and his broken heart.

Luigi is frantic to see how his brother is. Consumed with worry almost his whole stay in Bowsers castle. He could feel their link, their bond, and knew his brother needed him. Of course once he reaches Mario and grasps his hand Mario wakes up. Awww brotherly love (and nothing else ya goobers) is a magical sight. Literally Luigi is glowing and has wings. Neat says princess Peach.

Maybe once he is sure his brother is oi he can feel love sick about Bowser. And misses the kids. Now it’s Mario’s turn to see the longing look in Luigi’s eyes. Mario’s turn ti tell Luigi it’s ok to just go. Though he better tell his brother whats going on when he gets back. But maybe since im such a kind god ill make it painful for Luigi to show his wings. Like painful when they sprout. So he just walks to Bowsers castle. Who is probably smad. Lmao hes sad and mad. Though word filtered in of Mario being in a coma and he figured thats why Luigi needed to go. Anyway hes probably relieved to see Luigi back. So relieved he can feel mad about not even getting a goodbye. Oopsies. But they will make it. Im sure of it.

Ok I know this post is a mess but man I had to get this idea out of my head. I wanna draw it. And I just might.

#luigi #prompt post #winged au #Bowser #bowuigi #mario #angst #idk how to tag this one

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megamagimugi · 3 months ago

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now here’s where we ✨uno reverse✨and you get a question and some praise.

What got you into the Mario fandom? And also!! Your bio says your a fan of TMNT, but which version do you like the most? The 2003 and 2012 version are pretty nostalgic to me, but I loved the 2012 one the most, their designs are personally my most favorite! ROTTMNT I know is a really good one; I started binging it last summer but never got around to finishing it :(

Now praise! I know I’ve said this in your ask for me, but I just REALLY love your art. Your redraws are on another level, you effortlessly nail the M&L style— seriously, why is it so hard for me?? I’m too perfectionist when it comes to them. 😂 I knew once I saw your drawings of Zahra’s amazing Anything for Him story that I’d be hooked. And your attention to detail is just 🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾 like that water from your beach redraw I’m still not over.

And you’re always so supportive of my art, and it means more than words 🥹 especially with the anticipation of my upcoming animation, my motivation fluctuates. I want to pick up my Apple Pencil and just do it, but it’s like something holds me back. Honestly just talking about my art with people is a good source of drive for me, and you’re definitely one of the best sources of motivation ♥️ thank you for being so kind, and thank you for being you! You’re so loved 🫂

Okay, storytime it is! (This is most definitely going to be my longest answer to date; hope you don't mind).

Let me give you some background first. Unlike most people I didn't get into gaming as a little kid. My household was basically video game-free - my father wasn't into gaming, neither was my older sister and my mother was even somewhat against video games. Under these circumstances the first video game I ever played was the Sims, as my sister had a short-lived phase when she liked it. I found it incredibly boring. Sometimes I'd watch my cousins or friends play other games when I visited, but they'd never let me play xD Still, that made me realize that I enjoyed (=wanted to try) racing and action/adventure games.

At one point, when I was a little older, my still humble gaming experience led me to finally playing my first Mario game: Mario Kart. I look back at that experience fondly as I also won against my friend at the time on my first try. He wasn't particularly great at gaming either but hey, a win is a win.

Anyway, I got curious about these characters and started searching for more info, and for more games to try out. I finally got to the Super Mario Bros. series, discovering my love of 2D platformers along the way. There's a retro gaming museum in my area where you can play on old computers and systems so you bet I spent some time there playing the oldest of Mario games, which was a big step in me getting into this genre as a whole and this series in particular.

I also tend to gravitate towards brothers in media and well, Mario and Luigi are obviously brothers so I guess I got curious about their relationship and how it plays into the lore of the games. Which brought me to the Mario & Luigi RPGs, which I loved. I guess you could say I got Hooked On The Brothers™ But honestly, the carefree and fun atmosphere as well as the sort of wacky fairy tale setting were very appealing to me too.

I started slowly but surely collecting whatever Nintendo game consoles and games I could find and afford, and watching playthroughs of those I couldn't. I even played a couple fan games, such as (Mario) The Music Box - despite it being so very different from the source material LOL

And of course, the 2023 movie got me to appreciate the franchise even more and be more active in the fandom, reading more fanfics etc. Which eventually brought me here. I started reading Luigi's Escape Plan by jelly-fish-wishes and some other comics on Tumblr and the site tried to force me to register so often that I eventually gave in, annoyed. I definitely don't regret that decision though!

And look at me now, creating my own content - well, only fanart really - for this lovely fandom. And interacting more and more with other fans.

Now for the Turtles. I've been a fan since I was like 11 and first started watching the 2003 series (only the first 3 seasons were available in my country at the time, but a few years later I found the rest on YouTube). I've watched all versions other than the 1987 series and Michael Bay movies, and read some of the comics (I really love the original Mirage comics!), yet that first series still remains my favorite. My favorite animated show of all time even. You could chalk it up to nostalgia, but it's definitely more than that as nostalgia is rarely a big factor for me when it comes to genuinely enjoying things. I just really like this version of all of the major characters the most, as well as the humor, the dialogue and the action scenes (those fight choreographies were amazing tbh), and the plot overall. As well as the art style in the first 5 seasons. Sure, the show wasn't perfect due to the frequent animation mistakes and the painfully bad Japanese (the fake kanji were bad enough but the horrible pronunciation, man... the pronunciation...), but everything else more than makes up for it.

In case you're curious, overall I did enjoy the 2012 series too. Really, I enjoyed most of the Turtle media. Tbh I have a bit of a weird love-hate relationship with RotTMNT though.

And last but not least, thank you so much for your kind words! It's so interesting that some people here praise my style while it was something my old professor criticized as too generic in my digital art and animation when I was applying to college. And people like you saying I pay a lot of attention to detail when my art teachers and professors criticized me for going too abstract in my paintings and not precise enough in my drawings. It's been healing some of these old art related insecurities stashed away somewhere in my brain, ngl.

I totally get your struggle with perfectionism. It's my old frenemy that to this day rears its ugly head more often than I care to admit, especially when it comes to art. It's important to relax and do your thing anyway. I'm sure you'll make some sick animations and I'll be here cheering you on along the way. You got this, girl!

And I appreciate what you said about me at the end. If there's anyone in this world who makes me feel loved and like I'm actually worth something, it's you and other amazing people in this community. Thank you so much :))

#answered asks #thank you so much #bberetd #how i got into the smb fandom #how i got into gaming #smb #tmnt

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generalkenobitrash · 4 months ago

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spoilers for ep6 of hotd s2

i'm completely confused by the writing at this point, but i do like that we're getting more team green representation because they were too cartoonishly evil and not cool last season. i would've wanted corlys to have an outburst over rhaenys' death last episode, rather than simply going to driftmark for baela to convince him. rhaenyra making him hand of the king would have had more importance then, i think. jace is sitting the council at last lol. knowing what will happen to steffon darklyn, i feel kinda bad for him. it was a bit of a stupid decision, especially considering bastards are perhaps a better bet than a kingsguard (a very needed one, at that) whose relation to house targaryen is pretty distant. but i do admire than he genuinely wanted to help his queen and thus kinda sacrificed himself. okay, my wish for daemon to hallucinate viserys has come to pass at last. though viserys says the same stuff as in season 1, but it's much more...soft. i actually prefer this one to the scene in s1. viserys is more vulnerable and it's always a pleasure to see paddy considine. daemon's storyline is a bit slow but i'm glad to see him being driven to the edge of madness. matt smith is a phenomenal actor, so he carries the sometimes boring writing. simon strong is being an icon as always. i love caraxes so the screen time is much appreciated. i just know alys giggles to herself when daemon has his luigi's mansion moments. i do love that she makes him face his faults when he's trying to run. daemon has always wanted the crown, but it's so clear to see that he's not fit for it. he's right that rhaenyra never wanted it, but she rose up to the occasion. she's being a leader. daemon struggles to raise men by threat of fire. alys and mysaria are the most interesting characters to me this season. by saying that in three days the winds will shift, i think alys meant that grover tully will die and oscar will take his place and therefore secure an army for rhaenyra. i am still sad to lose kermit tully. i understand the muppets association but it's legit a cool name 😂. the scene where ser steffon tries to bond with seasmoke was very interesting. it's pretty neat to get more insight into the dragonbonding process. anyways, rip steffon darklyn. you did your best. i do like sylvi (the brothel madam) and dyana, so i'm curious to see what's next for them, though i think sylvi may not appear again. anyways, the smallfolk have my heart. i like that after suffering yet another loss, rhaenyra feels utterly frustrated and desperate. i love love and love rhaenyra and mysaria. i kind of don't like the "the people will be hungry and will need someone to blame", because yes, the keep has more than enough food for themselves, but it was rhaenyra who initiated the blockade. the blame could easily shift to her. with all the dismissing and whatnot, i don't think otto even managed to reach oldtown before he's being summoned back lol. aegon didn't really listen to his council, but atleast he tried, while aemond's being outright mean to his council. tom glynn carney is amazing. no matter what aegon did, i don't think he deserves to be lowkey tortured by aemond. tgc is seriously too charismatic and too good to make me hate aegon. i truly wonder if they'll make rhaena tame sheepstealer. i love my sweet girl sm. the baby dragons are so cute. i'm sorry jeyne arryn is so beautiful i can't focus whenever she's on-screen. i'm lowkey stressed that the battle of the gullet is coming. i love the rather subtle way they're using to show that addam and alyn are bastards. i like alyn in the show. i love that even rhaenyra is sick of daemon. he truly has to get his act together and recognize that it is rhaenyra's claim he should uphold. how did the fisher guy not see the boat before it was right there at the beach? oh well. food for the smallfolk yay. lyman beesbury haunts the narrative. i write as i watch the episode and i'm already at the limit and the episode is not even over 💀

#house of the dragon #alicent hightower #hotd #criston cole #daemon targaryen #hotd spoilers #rhaenyra targaryen #aegon ii targaryen #aemond targaryen #corlys velaryon

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silenzahra · 4 months ago

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What's up Zahra? I have a question for you.

What's your favorite Mario RPG other than the Mario & Luigi series?

You can take as much time to answer as you want.

Take care!

What's up, Mugi? Thank you so much for sending this ask! 🥰 I'm sorry I took forever to get to it, but I hope you'll like my answer!

Actually, my choice is very clear:

✨ The Thousand-Year Door ✨

This game means EVERYTHING to me 😍 It was my first Paper Mario game and my second RPG ever (only after Superstar Saga), and oh God, I fell so in love with the characters, the story, the mechanics, the music! It's a game that's so full of surprises and charisma, and the fact that it was told as a play only made it cuter to my eyes 🥹

Honestly, playing this game again after almost 20 years of trying it for the first time on my Wii (I borrowed the original from my cousin as I didn't have a GameCube)... It hit hard in the nostalgia 🥹 When I tell you I couldn't stop crying when it was announced in the direct last year! And then, again, when I started playing it, especially with the soft and beautiful music as the book opens and the story starts...

I have to admit I'm getting emotional just by remembering it 🥹

It's really been so great to replay it! I've loved rediscovering again not only the story of the game itself, but also those of the different characters. Especially the partners! If I may, I wanna mention my three favorites!

Mini Yoshi and Goombella are simply amazing. Their personalities shine through! He's so bold and ready to fight, and she's so smart and sassy. I adore them wholeheartedly 🥹

And then...

My beautiful and beloved Vivian 💜 She holds a very special place in my heart. As a fun fact, she was always trans in the Spanish version of the original game, but of course, I was incredibly happy when it became something official worldwide! In this screenshot, she's actually telling Mario THE line: "It took me some time to realize that I was their sister... and not their brother." You best believe I've cried every single time I've read it, both when playing the game and on the internet 🥹

Also, the places! 😍 My personal favorite is Glitzville, because I love everything about that chapter in general. Having to fight battle after battle to climb the rankings in order to reach the top spot and being crowned champion? And in each battle you have to follow specific guidelines? Not to mention the different opponents you encounter and all the secrets hidden in this place! Absolutely AWESOME 🤩

Also: that Game Boy Advance on the wall does make the sound the console did when you turned it on. I'm a sucker for details like this as they hit nostalgia hard, so it was just another reason to love this part of the game even more 💖

Still, I also loved Twilight Town, the sea and the entire chapter that takes place in the train (can never remember its name in English 😅). I mean, just look!

Also. Mario going 👍 all the freaking time is a silly and adorable detail that made me giggle all the time 🤭❤️

I dont think I need to mention I cried my heart out when I finished replaying this game about a month ago 😅 Every single scene after I defeated the final boss just brought more and more tears to my eyes, and I just couldn't erase the silly smile from my face as I relived such a beautiful and touching ending (I'll add a few more pics under the cut so as not to spoil anyone). This game earned a really big place in my heart 20 years ago and it has only increased after playing the remake 🥹❤️

Thank you again for this ask, @megamagimugi! I hope the wait was worth it 🥰

⚠ SPOILERS BELOW ⚠

The Thousand-Year Door after you've collected every single crystal star reminds me so much of the one in Super Mario Land 2!

The moment of saying goodbye... You bet I was right there, crying with my beloved Mini Yoshi 😭

And Vivian about to tell Mario that she loves him! AAAAAHHHH my beloved shadow girl 😭💜✨

Also, loved how Mario's way of saying goodbye was, again...

Just brilliant 🤭❤️

And then... all this last sequence with Peach and Mario looking at Rogueport as they part had me UGLY crying.

As well as, of course...

I have just made myself emotional by re-visiting the ending of this game 🥹🥹🥹 The idea of them parting on a new adventure, and then celebrating the ending of the play on stage with all the partners, and Luigi being among the audience...

It's perfect. It's just perfect.

I just love every single thing about this game so so much ❤️❤️❤️

#asks #answered asks #asks open #ask box #paper mario the thousand year door #paper mario #the thousand year door #favorite Mario RPG #mario and luigi #mario & luigi #super mario

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super-mario-somethings · 7 months ago

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twilight house fic ch. 1

[A/N: hello! i just wanted to put my writing out into the tumblr world and hopefully reach other fanfic writers!! plz enjoy this first chapter of my ongoing super mario fic, which is currently untitled, but there's ghosts, intrigue, cultist stuff, the works!!!]

It was just a house in the woods.

Unlike the haunted mansion he’d recently cleansed and fixed up, Luigi had known of the Twilight House since before he’d lived in the Mushroom Kingdom. Back in Brooklyn, New York, the Twilight House was the thing of children’s storybooks—not unlike the Mushroom Kingdom itself. But Luigi had seen the Kingdom, knew the castle’s corridors like the veins in his pale hands—and now, towering above him, stood the Twilight House. Most of the windows were shattered and vines twisted through its wooden frame. Various mosses grew along the foundation.

“Ready?” a delicate voice asked him from his side.

“Jesus—” Luigi jumped, already feeling spooked by the House’s atmosphere. The woman beside him chuckled and placed a reassuring hand on his arm. Dressed in leggings and a baggy T-shirt, she didn’t look like the Princess, but rather she looked like Sapphire—like her true self. Luigi felt soothed by her touch and her presence and allowed his shoulders to relax.

“Sorry,” he said. “Y-yeah, I think I’m ready.”

“Ready as we’ll ever be, right?” Sapphire winked at him, a smile on her lips.

Every conceivable terrifying assumption about what was in the house flooded Luigi’s mind.

“Right,” he said, doing his best to return Sapphire’s smile.

Luigi and Sapphire both grabbed their flashlights from their utility belts and clicked them on. They exchanged a glance tinged with nerves.

“All right,” Sapphire said, stepping ahead of Luigi onto the first porch step. It groaned under her weight—Luigi wondered when the last time was that anyone had stepped there.

Sapphire reached the porch and motioned for Luigi to follow her; he quickly ascended the steps and crept closely behind her, his head on a swivel.

The porch had once wrapped around the entire house, Luigi could tell, but termites or some other critters had eaten away most of it, so that the other part of the porch was inaccessible from both sides. Luigi supposed they were lucky the front door wasn’t blocked, somehow, though he felt rather the opposite of lucky in that moment. The hand holding the flashlight trembled; Luigi fought to keep it to a minimum.

In front of him, Sapphire took in a breath.

“Okay,” she said through the exhale, and nudged the front door with her shoulder. The rusty hinges clattered to the ground in pieces and the door fell to the ground with a thud!

Luigi caught Sapphire’s arm just in time to save her from falling inside with the door.

“Are you okay?” he asked her, his voice unsteady.

Sapphire grunted and squared her shoulders, wincing.

“Yeah, but the arm you caught is gonna be sore tomorrow, I bet,” she said. “But I’d rather that than a face full of splinters from the damn door.”

Luigi chuckled softly, unable to hide the lump of fear in his throat.

Sapphire turned to him, placing a hand on his shoulder. “Lu, you really don’t have to come with me—I mean, I still wouldn’t go alone, but I could ask Mario or—”

Luigi thought of losing his brother again, let alone in another spooky house, and his spine straightened.

“No,” he said. “No, I…really need to do this.”

Sapphire hummed sympathetically, then let go of his shoulder.

“Just say the word, though, and we can leave. Promise.”

Luigi nodded, and she smiled. She turned back to the doorframe, peering into the blackness of the Twilight House.

“Right, then,” Sapphire said, aiming her flashlight inside. “Let’s get going.”

🍄

Luigi frowned as he inspected the bookshelf before him, holding his breath as he dusted off the spines with his gloved fingers. Each book appeared to be leather-bound, the words on each spine inked in a script Luigi didn’t recognize.

“Saph?” Luigi called over his shoulder. He didn’t move his gaze from the shelf; a floor-to-ceiling piece, each shelf filled to bursting with knowledge.

Sapphire appeared beside him within seconds, eyes sparkling. “Oh! Books? Hell yes! What language?”

“Not sure.” Luigi pulled one volume out from the shelf at his eye level and handed it to her. “What do you think?”

“Hmm.” Sapphire took the book and shone her flashlight on it, carefully turning it over in her grasp to catch different angles in the light.

“Something about this seems familiar,” she murmured. “Do you think I could open it if I’m careful?”

Luigi shook his head. “Remember, we’re here to collect. We’ll analyze what we collect when we get back to the lab.”

Sapphire huffed. “You’re right,” she said, kneeling to place the volume in her backpack. “Damn you and your overactive left brain…”

Luigi chuckled, his shoulders relaxing a little. Exploring and collecting with Sapphire always felt like something akin to coming home.

Sapphire had just stood up when she furrowed her brow. “It’s…brighter in here.”

Luigi looked around the room—sure enough, he could see parts of it that he wasn’t shining his flashlight on. “What…”

“Look!” Sapphire whispered.

Luigi followed her finger’s direction until his gaze landed on…

“The bookshelf?” Luigi said, perplexed. Either he had lost his mind, or there was a soft glow emitting from the old wood, from the aged books. He’d been staring at it for a long moment when he noticed it was getting tough to look at without squinting—was it getting brighter?

“Lu, shield your eyes!” Sapphire confirmed his fear with her command.

Luigi closed his eyes and buried his face in the crook of his elbow. Was this the end, somehow? Was this bookshelf going to bury them both in light so bright it became thick and tangible, like gelatin in the oxygen, to be choked and gagged on until they just…died? Luigi’s throat tightened and he squeezed his eyes shut tighter.

“Okay.” Sapphire’s calm tone directly juxtaposed Luigi’s own internal dialogue. “Okay. You can open your eyes.”

“What?” Luigi asked. He didn’t move.

“I’m serious, open your eyes.”

Luigi reluctantly removed his arm from his face and obliged, expecting to see Sapphire and reeling at what he saw instead.

A ghost. More specifically, a Boo—and not just any. A being Luigi believed to be King Boo hovered before him, its glowing gaze cast downward at him. A crown forged from dark metal floated above the King, a large purple gemstone seated in its center.

Before he could react, Luigi felt a cold sensation creep up behind him, and when he tried to whirl around, his entire body was stuck in place. A wave of exhaustion hit Luigi like a punch in the stomach. He felt his body relax; he still couldn’t move, but instead of being stuck upright, he fell to the ground in a heap. Luigi didn’t register that he’d hit his head on the way down; everything just went black, all at once.

#super mario #luigi nintendo #princess peach #super mario bros #super mario fanfic #super mario fanfiction #super mario bros fanfiction #haunted house #king boo #fanfiction

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trashyswitch · 1 year ago

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Luigi's Secret

Chapter 19: The Inspiring Tumblr Post

Mario comes up with a fun little surprise for Luigi. And Luigi couldn't be more happier.

Here is the post I was referring to.

A day had gone past. It was currently Tuesday at 12pm. Meaning, it was their break time. After eating, Mario had taken out his phone and done some research on this ‘TrashySwitch’ person. He found her profile quite quickly, and decided to check her most recent posts. Despite not being on Tumblr, Mario found it quite easy to run the safari version of the site. He scrolled down a bit and found an interesting little public conversation between this ‘Pocket’ person and Luigi. And…It sounded like the nickname ‘gremlin’ only began to scratch the surface with how mischievous she was. And…Luigi seemed to play along.

Mario scrolled down and found a little fanart comic that seemed to be reblogged by Pocket, from a person known as ‘anxious-lee-ler’ on Tumblr. Curious, Mario clicked the Tumblr profile. It brought him to a new Tumblr page that said “Sup Fuckers” above the main profile name: @anxious-lee-ler.

Mario chuckled as he looked up at Luigi. “Who’s A?” Mario asked.

Luigi tilted his head. “A?” Luigi thought for a moment. “Oh, you mean on Tumblr.” he muttered, nodding as he swallowed. “He’s a friend of Pocket’s. We chat a bit online.” Luigi explained.

Mario chuckled. “What does the A stand for?” Mario asked.

Luigi chuckled. “I tried asking him. He insisted it’s just…A.” Luigi replied.

Mario giggled. “A for Ass?” Mario asked.

Luigi narrowed his eyes. “Be careful what you’re saying about my friends. He’s scary when he’s in a ler mood.” Luigi let him know. Mario looked at Luigi. “So are you, apparently.” he replied.

Luigi smirked and nodded. “You bet.”

Mario smirked as he scrolled down A’s blog, before coming across a certain post he saw earlier. “Well…things may just change…” Mario teased his brother.

Luigi looked at Mario with narrowed eyes, before cautiously putting the last bite of his food into his mouth. “What are you planning?” Luigi asked.

Mario smiled and shook his head. “Don’t worry. It’s not happening until we get home from Papa’s.” Mario told him.

Luigi slowly nodded his head before looking back at his phone. He started reading something on his phone, and smiling.

Mario looked up and smirked. “What?” he asked.

Luigi giggled. “Pocket’s being mean…” Luigi told him.

Mario chuckled. “Is that long conversation still going on?” Mario asked, pointing to the specific post.

Luigi nodded his head. “I’m about to reblog it with a new reply.” he told him, showing him the phone.

Mario rolled his eyes at the new reply. “You be careful…she may end up finding out about your belly button.” Mario warned.

Luigi nodded with slight embarrassment as he sent the reply before putting his phone back down.

Several hours later:

After hours of work and another few hours at their parents’ house, Mario and Luigi finally walked into the house and closed the door. Luigi placed his hat on the hook and took off his shoes. While Luigi was unloading their lunch bags, Mario got into his PJ’s and turned on the living room light. Grabbing the mirror from their bedroom, Mario placed it down on the floor against the bedroom wall. Mario smirked as he adjusted it, before walking to the kitchen. “Luigi, come here.” Mario told him.

“Hold on.” Luigi said, attempting to wipe the coffee stains out of their mugs from this morning.

Mario suddenly appeared beside his brother, and gently removed the mug from his hand. “Nope. Leave it alone.” Mario said, placing it into the sink and placing his hand on Luigi’s shoulder. “Come with me.” Mario told him.

Luigi tilted his head, looking at Mario. “What are you doing? Where are we going?” Luigi asked.

“Well…” Mario pulled out his own phone and scrolled to a certain comic strip that both A and Pocket had reblogged earlier. “Did you see this comic show up on A’s profile?” Mario asked, handing Luigi the phone.

“Uh…” Luigi read through the comic and began to blush.

[“Moooony~ Look at your adorable face!”

“N-Nohoho! I dohon’t wanahaha.”]

Luigi struggled to hide his embarrassment. It was such an embarrassing idea. But at the same time…he would KILL to be Moon right now…sitting in front of a mirror, watching himself blushing and laughing while someone tickled him till he was giggly and breathless. It sounded like a joyride…a joyride he would hop onto time and time again, if he could.

“Ihihi…” Luigi managed to finally get out as he read the comic.

[SUNNYYY!

My my, someone likes that idea~]

Luigi whined and closed up the phone, covering his face with pure embarrassment.

Meanwhile, Mario kept leading Luigi up the stairs to their bedroom. “Are you in a lee mood now?” Mario asked.

Luigi whimpered and nodded. “Yeheheheah…Ihihi ahahaham…” Luigi mumbled.

“Good.” Mario replied, tapping his shoulder before closing the bedroom door. “Alright.” Mario looked at the set up one more time, noting the claws on the bed before walking in front. “Ready?” Mario asked.

Luigi nodded his head. “Ihi think so.”

Mario smiled. “Open your eyes.” Mario said.

Luigi uncovered his eyes and looked around the room. “Wha-” Luigi widened his eyes when he saw the mirror on the ground. “Why is-” Luigi started, before widening his eyes and slowly gasping.

OH…OOOOOH MY GOD!!! DID HE SERIOUSLY-

Luigi shrieked and covered his mouth, blushing and giggling helplessly. “Yohohou dihidn’t…” Luigi mumbled in a high-pitched voice against his hand.

“I did.” Mario replied rather proudly.

This has to be a dream…This CAN’T be real! IT CAN’T!!

“Thehehere’s noho wahahahay!” Luigi added, uncovering his mouth and pointing to the mirror.

Mario giggled. “I did! It’s all here.” Mario told him.

Luigi pinched himself to just double-check. And…nothing happened! He was still here! THIS ISN’T A DREAM! THIS IS 100% REAL!!

Luigi squealed and picked up Mario, spinning him around and hugging him tightly. “THANK YOUUU!” Luigi shouted, laughing with pure joy.

Mario giggled and hugged his brother back. “You’re…welcome? All I did was move a mirror.” Mario told him.

Luigi opened his eyes and gasped when he saw the bed. “You have the claws laid out too?!” Luigi reacted, putting Mario down.

“Yeah! I didn’t know if you wanted just fingers, or if you wanted to level up to claws as well.” Mario admitted. “Coming up with a surprise like this, can be a full guessing game.” Mario added.

Luigi nodded. “I’m good with a mix of both.” Luigi replied. “I don’t care, as long as I get to be tickled.” Luigi admitted.

Mario chuckled. “Well…You’ve waited a year and a half for something like this.” Mario added.

Luigi looked down, smiling and blushing. “Yeah…I really have…” he admitted.

“Alright. Now go change into your pj pants.” Mario said with a laugh.

While Luigi pulled his pj pants out from behind his pillow, Mario grabbed the claws. “So…you have 2…” Mario twirled his own mustache, before pausing as he felt his own mustache. Hmmm… “-No, 3 choices.” Mario fixed his words and held up the items. “Claws, fingers, or raspberries.” Mario told him.

Luigi widened his eyes as he turned to look at Mario. “Raspberries?” Luigi asked.

Mario smirked and twisted his own mustache. “Yup.”

Luigi chuckled and looked down as he walked up and sat down in front of the mirror. “Ohohokahahay. Ihihi…I’ll start with claws.” Luigi replied.

“Okay!” Mario replied, sitting down on a stool behind Luigi. “You ready?” Mario asked.

Luigi bit his lip and looked up at the mirror. And the first thing he could see in the mirror was his bright red face. “Ohoho gohosh…” Luigi whined, covering his mouth.

Seeing his own red face only flustered him more. It began a vicious cycle of being further flustered every single time he looked at his own already red face. This was going to be so much harder than he thought…

“Awww, look at you.” Mario teased, pointing to the mirror with his left hand. “Look at how cute you are!” Mario reacted, gently punching his shoulder before continuing to put the claws on.

Luigi whimpered. “Ihihi’m nohot cute.” Luigi tried to tell him.

“Oho really?” Mario teased, putting on the pinky ring claw before gently dragging the claws down his neck. “I can think of 3 reasons why that is not true.” Mario told him.

Luigi gasped and tittered very slightly as he felt the claws drag up and down the side of his neck very slowly. Ohohoho nooohohohooo…Eeeeheheeevil… Ruuude! So ruuude! How is it that the lighter, teasy tickles are more unbearable than the strong tickles?!

“Kitchy kitchy kitchy koooo~” Mario teased, moving the fingers to the back of his neck.

Luigi squeaked and instinctively threw his head back, trying to cover up his neck as best he could.

“Nope.” Mario gently raised Luigi’s head back up and held it up, while he skittered his clawed fingers all over either side of Luigi’s spine.

The teasing was enough to make him giggle in little spurts. But the tickly scratches mixed with the inability to cover up his spine, made things so much worse…or better? It’s hard to tell. Luigi tittered and covered his mouth with his fist, struggling to take such unusually soft, unbearably sensitive touches.

Mario smirked and scratched the left side of the spine…before scratching the right side of his spine…then the left, then the right.

Luigi snorted and squeezed his fist tightly. “Ohoho nohoho- Thihis is sohohoho ehehevil!” Luigi reacted.

“Is it too evil?” Mario asked.

“Noho, no. Ihihit’s nohohot.” Luigi replied. “Ihihi cahan hahandle it.” Luigi replied.

Mario smiled and brought his claws up the side of his neck all the way up to his right ear. “Now you mentioned you really liked ear tickles…” Mario said, fluttering his fingers on the folds and crevices of Luigi’s outer ear.

Luigi snorted and let out higher-pitched giggles in response. “EEeheeheeheee! Hahahaha- Yahahahaayy!” Luigi reacted.

Mario giggled. “You don’t have to act like an excited child to make sure I know you’re having fun.” Mario told him. “You can act normal.” Mario reminded him.

“Buhuhut Ihihi wahahannaaa!” Luigi admitted.

Mario chuckled and shrugged his shoulders. “Alright.” he replied. “Do what you wanna do.”

Luigi looked up at the mirror again, and covered his mouth with embarrassment. Good lord, his cheeks were like LED lights with how bright and visible they were.

“Hey hey hey, don’t be covering up your mouth.” Mario warned. “Don’t deny yourself the chance to see how adorable you are.” Mario let him know.

Luigi whined and looked down. “Buhuhut…”

Mario shook his head. “When you deny yourself the chance to see your cuteness, then you deny ME the chance to see it too.” Mario told him. “Ihihi’m NOHOT CUTE!” Luigi argued.

Mario smirked and started scratching the claws right behind his brother’s sensitive ear. “There’s consequences for lying.” Mario told him.

Luigi squealed and curled his neck towards the fingers, snorting and cackling as Mario scratched almost mercilessly on the back of his ear. “NAHAHAHAHAAAA! *snort* MAHAHARIO NOHOHOHAHAHA!” Luigi laughed.

Mario giggled. “But…I have a small feeling you already knew that going in.” Mario said. “I didn’t even have to tell you anything!” Mario added.

“STIHIHILL NOHOHOT CUHUHUHUTE!” Luigi argued further.

Mario raised his eyebrows, dropping his jaw. “Oho, you’re just asking for it now.” Mario wrapped both his hands around Luigi’s middle and lifted up Luigi’s green shirt.

“Ohoho NOHO! WAIT!” Luigi yelled.

Mario gave Luigi the biggest shit-eating grin he could. “Any last words?” Mario asked. “Depending on those words, I may go easy on you…or hard on you.” Mario reminded him.

Luigi bit his lip as he looked at the hand placement. Mario’s hands could go anywhere. The sides, the ribs, the belly, the hips, the armpits, he was completely vulnerable. All of them had different ticklish sensitivities…and depending on what his last words are, Mario will choose a specific spot to target.

But unfortunately for Mario, Luigi was in an evil little lee mood…a mischievous lee mood…He was like a toddler that dared to test the rules and boundaries…to see what his ler is made of. Luigi finally smirked as his last words formed in his brain and left his mouth. “You will never prove that I’m cute. Ever.” Luigi shot back.

Right away, Mario started spidering his fingers all over Luigi’s vulnerable belly. “I wondered if you were gonna say that.” Mario declared.

Luigi bursted out laughing and giggling pretty much right away. He threw his head back and laughed his heart out, letting himself lose control of his own laughter. He tried not to wiggle around too much, for fear of hurting Mario or making Mario stop his tickle attack. But some wiggling of the feet and waving of the hands was allowed. He knew that well.

“So tell me: Are you adorable?” Mario asked.

“NOHOHO! IHIHI’M NOHOHOHOT!” Luigi yelled back.

“Are you suuuure~?” Mario clarified, moving his fingers closer and closer to his belly button while giving his brother one last chance to change his mind.

But Luigi was not having it. He wanted Mario to WRECK him. Completely DESTROY him. Rip him to bits! So he stood his ground! “YEHEHEHEESSS! OHONE HUNDREHEHED PERCEHEHEHENT!” Luigi shot back.

Mario laughed. “Ahare you just trying to piss me off so I tickle you more?!” Mario asked, looking at Luigi through the mirror.

Luigi looked at Mario back through the mirror with a mostly genuine, but slightly evil smile on his face. “HEHECK YEHEHES!” Luigi replied.

Mario smirked and stopped his fingers. “Alright.” He moved his hands away from Luigi. “But you have to admit something.” Mario told him.

Luigi’s laughter lessened dramatically as he leaned against his brother with some exhaustion. But it didn’t take long for Luigi to groan and whine when he processed what his brother had said: Mario seriously wanted him to confess something? What could Mario possibly want him to confess?

Mario pointed to the mirror. “I want you to tell that man in the mirror…” he poked Luigi’s shoulder. “That he’s adorable.” Mario told him.

Luigi widened his eyes. Are you kidding me?! He- He seriously has to…

Luigi groaned and pouted. “Noooo. Not happening. I’m not cute. And no amount of bribery will make me admit that.” Luigi told him.

Mario raised an eyebrow and let go of Luigi. “Fine. The tickle session is over then.” Mario decided.

Luigi widened his eyes and paused. Wait, WHAT?! THAT’S IT?! “I-”

Mario stood up and removed the claws from his hands. “You don’t want to give yourself a confidence boost? Fine.” Mario replied. “Then you’re not gonna get all the tickles you wanted.” Mario replied, poking his shoulder.

Luigi blinked as he dropped his jaw, both offended by Mario’s actions…and also impressed. He had to admit…That’s a difficult bribe to throw on him. “......Are you mad?” Luigi asked.

Mario looked at Luigi with surprise. “What?” He shook his head. “No! Gosh no.” Mario replied. “But you were looking for a challenge, and I gave you one.” Mario told him.

Luigi looked at Mario, before looking down while lost in thought.

“You have a choice to make.” Mario told him. “You can either sacrifice your dignity so you can have a long, heavy tickle session with me in front of the mirror…” Mario smirked and crossed his arms. “Or you can choose to save your dignity…But you get nothing else from me.” Mario explained.

Luigi thought for a few moments. Wow…He had to give his brother credit where it’s due…What a difficult trade-off.

“It’s your choice, Lu.” Mario replied. “And I’ll accept whatever answer you decide.”

Luigi thought for a bit longer. He was weighing his choices. Being tickled sounded amazing right about now…but he would have to admit he’s cute…and Mario could easily use that against him in the future. If he doesn’t give in, then he goes another day without Mario teasing him for being the baby out of the two of them…But…then he doesn’t get the tickles he so desperately craves.

Luigi took a bit of time to think about how much has changed since Mario found out the truth about the stories he reads. How embarrassing it was…and yet, how supportive and considerate Mario was. It was a huge step up from when they were both little. Mario could’ve easily teased the heck out of him in front of some of the customers. He also could’ve made fun of the community and poked fun at how childish they were. There were so many things he could’ve done, and continued to do…but…he only did it once before dropping it.

He thought about Mario’s words to him that Saturday… Specifically the words Mario said as he hugged him:

“If it’s hugs, cuddles, tickles, any physical affection that you desperately need…Then please let me know.”

Luigi also recalled their conversation...How Mario agreed with him on multiple parts, like how Mario struggled to understand Luigi’s love for physical affection. But…how he was still willing to try and understand…and also accommodate that. But not for free, of course. There had to be one or two little things to trade back. Like his embarrassment and his habits. Try to break those habits you’ve developed as a lee, and I may tickle you as much as you desire. That was how it worked with them. And…it actually bettered their relationship.

And then…Luigi began to remember how embarrassing it was to fully explain things and give the tickle world life within Mario’s eyes…but he also noticed something he hadn’t felt before: Freedom…freedom to talk about the subject of tickling, freedom to talk about his friends, freedom to admit his deepest secrets…all of it. It felt like several bricks had been lifted off his shoulders. And…it’s been amazing ever since. Mario supported him in this love for tickling…and he even offered to help him whenever he could. Peach was understanding and gentle with him when he felt embarrassed about his touch-starvation. And Mamma…She was playful and observant when she found out about it too. How she didn’t ridicule him for ‘being too old to need affection’. She just…loved him for who he was. And…he was appreciative.

Luigi finally let out a breath and looked at Mario. “I…” Luigi cleared his throat. “Y-You’re right.” he said.

Mario tilted his head, listening.

“I am…quite cute.” Luigi admitted, a small blush showing up on his face.

Mario smiled brightly and pulled his brother into a big hug. “Never have truer words been spoken.” Mario said.

Luigi tittered and poked him in the side. “Now YOU’RE starting to sound like her!” Luigi reacted.

Mario gently pushed Luigi to the ground, and lifted up his brother’s shirt before twirling his bare finger in Luigi’s belly button. “Shut up and laugh, nerd.” Mario teased.

Luigi arched his back and guffawed super loudly, before wheezing and letting out manic cackles and long fits of laughter. “BAHAHAHAHAHA! NAHAHAHAHA MAHAHARIOHOHOHOOOOO!” Luigi screamed.

“Whaaaat? I’m right here.” Mario told him with a giggle.

“IHIHIHIHIT’S SOHOHO BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAD!” Luigi shouted.

Mario rolled his eyes. “Well duh! Isn’t that what you wanted?!” he asked, smirking before blowing a raspberry right onto the poor man’s belly.

Luigi screeched and went completely silent after that. And though Mario stopped temporarily, Luigi would keep on insisting he’s fine and wants to be tickled again. So…a long cycle of strong tickles and breaks began to fill the evening.

#luigi's secret #teasing #so much teasing #inspiration #brotherly bonding #brotherly affection #flustered #ticklefic #ler!mario #lee!luigi #fluff

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Superstar Saga AU: Long Live the Wicked

Chapter 2: Pea in a Haystack

The Mario Bros. venture to take down Cackletta pauses as they go through the Chucklehuck Woods once again to search for the missing Prince Peasley… little do they know that a familiar pair is also on the Prince’s tail.

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Most characters/ideas featured in this story belong to Nintendo and AlphaDream. I don’t take credit for Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, or the aforementioned characters/ideas within it.

I would like to thank my co-writer, Luigiman64, for assisting me with character writing/characterization, keeping things consistent and accurate to the game, and coming up with ideas for this project.

— Beanbean Fields —

The Bros., now having lost the guards, traverse the barren and dead Beanbean Fields… and the sight only set them on edge, especially Luigi.

There was little sound, and only the wind blew. The gusts were cold and sent shivers up the Bros. spines… how long were they gone?

…It had likely been a couple hours or so… she had already laid waste to it. With a now all powerful witch like her, it wouldn’t take long to bring an entire Kingdom to ruin.

They could only wonder what she had done with Queen Bean and Lady Lima. They were probably throne into a prison somewhere… or left for dead. Neither brother could be sure.

All they could do was head forward… and look for Prince Peasley, for he was the only other person around that the Bros. knew could help them take down the evil witch.

Last they had seen him was when he left Beanbean Castle and marched to Woohoo Hooniversity to take down Cackletta… they’ve been wandering the Fields for quite some time, and there was no sight of him.

As the Bros. wander Beanbean Fields… they hear something… crying?

The pair sneak by a small bush, and peek over it… behind the bush sat a small Beanish fellow, who was curled up into a ball and quietly whimpering and crying.

The fellow then looks over his arm, spotting the Bros. He immediately shrieks, his loud scream echoing into the sky. He immediately covers his mouth, and moves backward, shivering.

The Bros. attempt to relieve the fellow, shaking their hands in defense of themselves. As the fellow comes to his senses, he squints at the pair.

“…Wait… are you Mario? The Mario?” The fellow asks. “And… I’m sorry, I forget your name… Luis?”

Luigi goes red in the face, and sighs. Despite his name, once again; being forgotten, he shrugs it off.

“What are you doing here?” The fellow questions.

Mario then explains their presence… they were looking for Prince Peasley.

“…Prince Peasley?” Asks the fellow… he then shudders. “Oh, I saw him earlier. He stopped by the Castle Town to help, but Cackletta had suddenly attacked. I watched it all happen from a shop window… the Prince wasn’t there when I came out, and I don’t know where he went…”

The fellow then looks away, appearing shameful that he can’t be of much help.

“…If he isn’t here, then who’ll save the Kingdom?” Says the fellow, sounding hopeless.

Mario and Luigi jump, alerting the fellow. He turns to the Bros., now appearing hopeful.

“…Wait, who am I kidding? You’re here! The Mario Bros.!” Says the fellow.

“Oh, yeah!” The brothers say in unison.

“Oh, thank you! Thank you!” Says the fellow. “I bet both of you can take down that foul witch! …But I’m sorry that I couldn’t be of much help to you…”

Mario and Luigi shake their heads, and Mario gives a thumbs up. The lad was fine, and he couldn’t help but appreciate them.

“…Aw, thank you. I appreciate it.” Says the fellow. “I’ll see if I can find another place to hide… I feel the guards are close. Good luck, Mario Bros.!”

The Bros. nod as the fellow heads on his merry way. The brotherly pair also heads off, presuming that the fellow’s worries are true.

As they run off, the two wonder where Prince Peasley could’ve run off to… the only place they felt that could keep the Prince hidden and tucked away while Cackletta’s entourage roamed was… Chucklehuck Woods.

Chucklehuck Woods is extremely barren. Not many laid dormant there, meaning there weren’t any guards. Despite that, it was still possible Cackletta was waiting for her chance to strike the Prince while he hid away.

Regardless of if Cackletta knew of his whereabouts or not, it was best they search there first. Mario turns to Luigi, and suggests heading back to the woods. Luigi nods, and the pair quickly sets off.

—

— Chucklehuck Woods —

Popple and Rookie roamed around Chucklehuck Woods, still scrambling for the Prince.

It had been hours, and no matter where they looked, he was nowhere to be found… where could he have gone?

The pair scour through the various bushes and walls around the area, but there was nothing… Popple scowls to himself, angry about the circumstances he and Rookie were in.

“Blast! Criminy!” Popple exclaims. “Where did that cape wearin' palooka go!?”

“…I don’t know, boss.” Says Rookie. “But he’s gotta be somewhere, right?”

“I wasn’t askin' you!” Popple shouts, turning to Rookie. “He’s probably all the way across the border, see? We ain’t never gonna find him! And it’s all your fault!”

“…I didn’t mean to throw him that hard.” Says Rookie, appearing ashamed.

“Boo! Boo I say!” Popple scoffs, flicking his hand back. “My reputation is on the line 'cause-a you! Ohh, just how can this get any worse, see?”

As Popple smacks his scrunched hands against his face, he hears footsteps close by. He and Rookie’s heads perk up at the sound.

“What’s that?” Rookie asks.

“Shh! Quiet, see?” Popple hushes.

The two listen, staying as quiet as possible. Popple then peaks over a bush, and Rookie follows suit… although, he can barely fit behind it.

The pair spot the familiar red and green attire almost immediately… those Bros. have returned. They marched through the woods without a single care in the world.

…And what they were after felt glaringly obvious. First the Chuckola Reserve, now this? Popple fumed at the sight of them, while Rookie continued to look on…

“Cripes!” Says Popple. “Those knuckleheads are back! And they’re swarmin' around the woods!”

Popple expects a word from Rookie… but he doesn’t say a thing. Silence drapes over the pair like a cold towel before Popple alerts him.

“Rookie!” Popple exclaims. “What’s gotten into ya, see?”

“…I don’t know, boss.” Says Rookie. “…Just looking at those guys gives me heartburn…”

“Enough with the heartburn!” Says Popple. “We can’t go back to the Town to get you any medicine… they kicked us out last time, see? We’ve tried twice, and we ain’t doin' it again, see?”

“Sorry, boss.” Says Rookie. “I don’t know why it happens…”

Just as Rookie finishes the sentence, he suddenly goes red in the face. His giant maw comes down, and he puts his head up as a large breath of fire shoots from his mouth. The fires fly into the sky, way above the trees and forest below it. The fire eventually fizzles away, leaving Rookie winded.

“ARRGGGHH!! Cripes!!” Popple exclaims. “Be careful with that, see!?”

“Sorry, boss!” Rookie apologizes swiftly.

“…Alright. What we’re gonna do is follow those Bros., see?” Says Popple. “We’re gonna sneak up on 'em when they least expect it… and, BAM! BOOM! We give 'em the 'ol one-two, see?”

“…Oh, sounds like a plan, boss!” Rookie complements.

“I know, it’s full proof, see?” Says Popple. “Just follow my lead, Rookie.”

“On it, boss!” Rookie obliges.

Popple then sneaks away on his tip toes, and Rookie follows suit… despite how goofy he looks sneaking away.

~~~

The Bros. continue their journey through the woods, uncertain of where the Prince could be. They searched high and low, but there was nothing.

…Luigi’s legs also hurt. He was the taller brother, and those with long legs have a harder time walking long distances.

As the Bros. tread, the sound of rustling is heard…

The pair immediately straightens, Mario taking a firm stance while Luigi clings to his brother… who knows what lurked out there. None could be certain if they had seen everything Chucklehuck Woods had to offer.

Out from the bushes, a familiar duo suddenly appeared… Popple and Rookie had returned, likely for a rematch.

“Stop right there, see?” Popple demands. “We know what you’re after!”

The Bros. pause… were they after the Prince as well? Why?

“We ain’t telling! Not like you’d know!” Says Popple. “Just step aside, see? Unless you wanna tussle!”

The Bros. shake their heads. They weren’t here for fight, regardless of what they wanted.

“Ah, I get it, see?” Says Popple. “You’re chicken! I see how it is!”

“…I really feel like I’ve seen you before…” Rookie says to himself, scratching his chin. “I can’t put my finger on it…”

Popple looks to Rookie, gobsmacked. “What? Oh, quit your yammerin', see? Ya don’t know 'em! End of story, see?”

“…But I really feel like I do, boss.” Says Rookie.

“Wha—? Ah, forget it!” Says Popple. He then turns back to the Bros. “You want the 'ol ring-a-ding-ding? Well, you’re gonna get it, see?”

Popple and Rookie are the first to attack, the Shadow Thief turning to his partner. “Rookie!” Says Popple. “Let’s show 'em that thing we’ve been practicin', see?”

“Sure thing, boss!” Says Rookie.

Rookie, with no hesitation, hurries to Popple ands grabs him with a single hand. He circles his arm around, and chucks him into the air before catching him and plummeting back down the floor, squishing Popple’s body.

The force of the hit causes shockwaves to appear, which the Bros. avoid with precision… the attack also seems to hurt Popple a bit as he gets back up, his hat smoking.

“…Y-ya see that, numbskulls?” Popple says weakly. “That was our Bros. Attack! I bet ya can’t do better than that, see—! Koff! Hack!”

…As if the Bros. didn’t have better… or anything that hurt nearly as much as that must’ve stung.

The Bros. line up, and Mario takes out his hammer. He smacks Luigi down into the ground. The younger brother moves through the ground and stands directly under Rookie and pops right up, propelling Rookie upward.

Mario slams Luigi back down repeatedly, constantly hitting Rookie from below, until eventually stopping and moving back to their spots.

“…Argh… that hurt…” Says Rookie, gripping his lower area.

“Ah, come on, Rookie! Get up!” Says Popple. “I’ll show 'em what for, see?” He then cracks his knuckles.

Popple then scrams over to Mario, trying to snag an item, but is quickly smacked away by his hammer. Popple spins back to his spot, dazzled and winded. He lays on the ground, barely conscious.

“Hey!” Rookie says, now back up on his feet. “Nobody messes with the boss!”

Rookie then reels back and opens his jaw. Out from his maw comes a hoard of fire. The fire aims for Luigi, but he jumps over it.

“Rookie!” Popple says, getting to his feet. “What was that? You missed, see?”

“…Sorry, boss…” Rookie apologizes.

“Fine!” Says Popple. “If you ain’t gonna get 'em, then I will, see?”

Popple then hurries to Luigi, attempting to steal his hammer. Luigi isn’t ready for his approach, as Popple is able to snag his hammer.

“I’ll be taking that, see?” Popple says mischievously.

Rookie then readies an attack of his own. He begins throwing hammers toward the Bros. most of them approach Mario, but he dodges them with his hammer. Although, a few do end up approaching Luigi. Impulsively, Luigi uses his Thunderhand as a defense mechanism, making the hammers explode as they reach him.

Once the attack finishes, the Bros. use another move. Mario calls to Luigi, then jumps onto Luigi’s back. Luigi holds him up and propels him forward. As Mario lands one last time, Luigi bounces him up, and lands directly onto Rookie’s head.

The Bros. then return to their spots, awaiting any other attacks.

“Boo! Bah!” Says Popple. “We can’t hit ’em! …But if I get Red’s hammer there…”

Popple then tries to sneak toward Mario’s hammer again, but he’s ready. Popple gets smacked by the hammer, and is chucked away into the trees.

“Boss!” Rookie calls out. “No!” He then hurries off to Popple.

Rookie hurries away to where Popple had been flung to, and so do the Bros. Not too far from their battleground, Popple laid on the floor right in front of a tree… the place where he likely bonked his head.

“Boss!” Rookie calls. “Are you alright?”

Rookie kneels before the thief, watching him slowly recover. Popple sits on his bottom… and the rage with him boils, until he can no longer keep it in.

“Boo! Bah! Criminy! Cripes!” Popple shouts. “We could barely lay a hit on 'em!”

“We can get them again, boss.” Says Rookie. “They’re both right here—!”

“If it wasn’t for you, we’d already have what we need! That palooka Prince wouldn’t be who-knows-where in this forest right now, and we’d be in the clear, see!” Popple mindlessly rambles. “If you didn’t chuck him away, we’d be fine, see? We’d be outta here without a problem! But, NOOO, see? Absolutely not!”

As the area is covered in silence, the Bros. stay quiet in realization… they were also after the Prince. He had been ‘thrown away' by Rookie, and was stuck somewhere…

…Popple seems to notice the Bros. eerie silence. “…Ah, you didn’t hear any of that, see?” Says Popple. “That was all just made up, see?”

The Bros. don’t believe him for a second… the only place that the Prince could’ve landed… the Chuckola Reserve? Or maybe the Brewery?

The Bros. slowly and silently step away from the thieving pair, leaving both of them in the dark.

“…What do we do now, boss?” Rookie asks.

“We keep lookin', see?” Says Popple. “He’s gotta be around here somewhere… heck, we’ll probably find him before they do! Come on, Rookie!”

“On it, boss!” Rookie obliges.

The pair head a different direction, opposite of the Bros… wherever they’d end up, they weren’t sure… but were still confident in finding the Prince before the Bros. did

—

— Deep within Chucklehuck Woods, near the Chuckola Brewery… —

The Bros. roam through the depths of Chucklehuck Woods, searching for the Chuckola Brewery… they’d look in the Reserve first, but if someone like Rookie threw Prince Peasley away, then he likely landed farther.

Chuckleroot and Mother Chuckalola let them pass without hesitation, since they both recognized the pair. With that hurdle jumped over, all that was left was to enter the Brewery.

The Bros. went down the long path toward where the founder of Chateau de Chucklehuck, Bubbles, lay dormant… they couldn’t help wonder how the old coot was doing after their fight with him way back when…

They could only hope he wasn’t still upset with them after they messed up his last Chuckola batch… it was what they had to do.

As the Bros. enter the Brewery, they are immediately taken aback, especially Luigi… no one would believe what the Bros. had seen with simply words.

The hole that was originally there in the Brewery had been patched with wood… neither were certain of how. Bubbles stood in the center of the room with a new Chuckola barrel… but someone else was also with him.

Another person, dressed in the same attire as Bubbles, stood in the center before the barrel… he looked awfully familiar to the Bros. The man had long blonde and messy hair with a scraggly blonde beard… the man was Prince Peasley.

“Why can’t you trust artists?” Bubbles asks. “Because they’re sketchy!”

“What’s a pirate’s favorite letter?” Prince Peasley asks. “You’d think it’s 'R', but it’s really 'C'!”

“What kind of shoes do frogs wear?” Bubbles asks. “Open-toed!”

“What kind of tree fits in your hand?” Prince Peasley asks. “A palm tree!”

With each pun, the soda barrel releases more and more bubbles. As the fruit inside it laughs, the barrel shakes.

“Well done, good fellow!” Says Bubbles. “You’re very fantastic with your jokes! You’re up to par with me!”

“I try my hardest, sir!” Says Prince Peasley.

As Bubbles turns away for a moment, he immediately spots the red and green pair. His expression fizzles into that of unbridled rage.

Bubbles steps to the Bros. and tries to shoo them away… he recognized them from before. To him, there were nothing but soda-ruining fiends.

“Away! Away with you soda-jerking ruiners!” Says Bubbles. “I will not have you ruin another batch! My creations must be savored!”

“…Wait a moment.” Says Prince Peasley. “I know them!”

Bubbles then slowly turns back to the Prince, appearing puzzled. His eyes were bloodshot from the betrayal on his face. “…What did you say, son? You’re affiliated with them!?”

…Prince Peasley’s expression suddenly derails from realization to horror. He hurries to the Bros. and pushes Bubbles aside. “You have to get me out of here!” He says. “I’ve lost my mind in here! I can’t take another pun!”

“So that’s how it’s gonna be?” Bubbles questions. “I let you in when you fell from the sky and were knocked out, and this is what you do!? You aren’t allowed in here anymore! Out! Get out!”

…And all the Bros. wanted to do was settle everything with ease. The Bros. rush out with Prince Peasley in tow. They hurry out of the Brewery and come to a halt near a small grove.

Everyone stays, catching their breath… but Prince Peasley still sounds panicked out of his mind.

“…So many puns… too many in one sitting…” Says Prince Peasley, huffing. “Who in their right mind would do that to themselves!? Who!? I almost can’t even remember my name! I can barely think! How does one allow themselves to hear that many puns at once!?”

As Prince Peasley rambles to himself, Luigi walks up to him, thunderball in hand. He winces as he smacks it across the Prince’s chest, stunning him. Luigi backs away and allows Prince Peasley to recover.

Prince Peasley stays frozen for a moment, trying to calm himself. After a moment longer, he bends over, still catching his breath.

After a bit longer, he finally comes back to his senses, taking off the odd attire and flaunting his hair, underneath the 'uniform' being the Prince’s signature tunic.

“…Thank you, both of you!” Says Prince Peasley. “I lost myself for a moment there! Ah heh heh heh!”

The Bros. then pester him on what happened… just what caused such an outburst?

“Ah, you want an explanation. I will give you one.” Says Prince Peasley. “This dastardly fiend threw me way across the woods, and I landed in the fabled Chuckola Brewery. The man there let me stay… but I slowly lost my mind.”

Prince Peasley seems to shudder at the thought. “…For hours without end, I endured his puns. A few at a time are fine… but one should never have to endure that many jokes at once.” He says. “I eventually succumbed to my circumstances, and joined the fellow in his jokes, until you two came along… again, I am forever grateful for your assistance.”

The Bros. then become flattered at the Prince’s gratefulness, especially Luigi.

“I suppose I best be off.” Says Prince Peasley. “I need to devise a plan to save my family and Kingdom… and shave this beard.”

The Bros. then try to explain to Prince Peasley what they needed him for. To take down Cackletta, and save both the Prince’s home and their own… the Prince then becomes melancholic.

“…I am sorry, but I must decline your offer.” Says Prince Peasley. “For I feel this is my own problem to fix.”

The Bros. give the Prince a questioning look… why did he feel this was his problem?

“…We knew Cackletta would be after the Beanstar.” Says Prince Peasley. “I set off to warn the Princess of her attack, however…”

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— Stardust Fields, before Cackletta’s Takeover… —

'I was just approaching Stardust Fields, proudly beginning to cross the Beanbean Border… but I was caught off guard.'

Prince Peasley hovers above the Kingdom’s border, just as something suddenly knocks him off his platform.

The Prince tries to regain his balance, but plummets to the ground, face first. He slowly recovers and looks up to spot Cackletta and Fawful approaching the Mushroom Kingdom.

'I tried to catch up, and get to the Castle before Cackletta did, but I was too late.'

Prince Peasley scours through the Mushroom Kingdom, a fair distance from the Castle… but the Prince can only watch in horror as he spots Cackletta and Fawful making their getaway.

'I didn’t feel there was much I could do then, since I was so far from the Castle. I decided retreat to the Beanbean Kingdom to hopefully stop Cackletta’s plan from getting any further.'

'I returned, and spotted the fiends at Hoohoo Mountain’s summit… but I still failed. They knew that I would return, and they swiftly took that opportunity.'

—

— Back in the Present… —

“If I wasn’t knocked down, the Princess would be safe… but she’s not.” Says Prince Peasley. “Not only that… but I’ve sworn to take down Cackletta… for someone I hold dear to me, to avenge someone…”

…Avenge who…?

Despite that thought, the Bros. try to tell the Prince it wasn’t his fault, and that it’d be better if they fought alongside him… but he shook his head.

“I understand where you are coming from, but please understand that I consider this a personal matter.” Says Prince Peasley. “You have done enough for me and my Kingdom already… I suggest returning to the Mushroom Kingdom to defend it. I bid you both farewell.”

Without another word, Prince Peasley sets off… Luigi begins to tear up, fearful of the Prince setting of on his own.

…Even if it was a Royal order, they weren’t going to let that deter them from helping.

—

— Beanbean Castle —

Cackletta sat within the Castle’s throne room in solitude. The hall was quiet, so much so, the silence could make one’s ears ring.

Just to the left of the throne, Fawful stood, also in complete silence… before turning to face Cackletta.

“O, Great Cackletta?” Fawful asks. “Are there any more scheme havings I should enact on the stupid bean-rats?”

…Cackletta doesn’t respond. She only glares back to the her little lackey with knowing eyes.

“…I don’t necessarily have a scheme for you, Fawful.” Says Cackletta. “For I am afraid I don’t need you anymore.”

…Fawful is left stunned, frozen in his spot…

“…Can you have the repeatings, O, Great Cackletta?” Fawful questions. “My ears are not crazy…”

“I don’t need you anymore. I know you heard me.” Cackletta says firmly. “I am all powerful now. Why would I need a minion when I can do everything a minion could do by myself?”

“You are mistaken like those pestering fink-rats that I hate, O, Great Cackletta!” Says Fawful. “It was Fawful’s genius that allowed for you to have your sandwich of doom! The sandwich that I crafted with the geniusness Fawful has!”

“I’m aware, but with everything and everyone in the Beanbean Kingdom under my control…” Cackletta begins. “I. Don’t. Need. You… I don’t understand why you can’t get that through your thick head…”

“But! O, Great Cackletta—!” Fawful attempts to speak.

“Silence! And that’s an order!” Says Cackletta. “…I wish not to hear you ramble. If you won’t leave, then I’ll take you out myself.”

With a flick of Cackletta’s hand, a small hoard of bats appears and begins to drag Fawful away from the throne. Fawful struggles in the bats grip as he is pulled away.

“I have fury, Cackletta!” Fawful says as he is dragged out of the throne room. “I HAVE FURY! FURYYYY!!!”

Once Fawful is dragged out of the room, everything goes quiet again… a few seconds turn into several minutes… just as the sound of clattering and clanking is heard.

A fair distance from the throne room, various battles seemed to commence between the Castle guard and an unknown intruder. The guards were failing miserably, while the intruder kept passing and defeating them, knocking them out cold.

…Cackletta waits for the intruder to approach her throne with a smile on her face… for she may already know who the perpetrator is…

—

— Beanbean Fields —

Fawful sat within the desolate and dead Beanbean Fields, lying on his face… he was utterly defeated, face to face with the sorrow Cackletta had thrown at him.

“…All of the scheme havings… for what!?” Fawful exclaims. “For Cackletta to have the stabbings of backs? After all Fawful has done…”

Fawful continued to lay on the dead grass… reminiscing. Reminiscing about all he and Cackletta achieved, and what he did for her, always doing what she wanted of him, always giving her praise…

All of the time they had known each other, those last five to six years were for naught. They didn’t matter to Cackletta anymore. All of the respect she had for him, the genuine respect, care, and appreciation of his genius…

Furthermore, it was Fawful who brought Cackletta up to where she is now. He told her all he knew about the Beanstar. If not for him, she never would’ve succeeded. She never would’ve gotten her wish.

As Fawful still laid on the ground, he smiles… for a realization had come to him.

…Before Cackletta’s takeover, he had found some Mushroom Kingdom minions looking for a so-called 'Lord Bowser'… he had brainwashed them. They were his minions now.

He chortled, a large smile crossed his lips. He gets to his legs. “Cackletta! Have the hearings!” Says Fawful. “Lord Fawful will take you out like a nasty bug! Fawful will be the mosquito that brings diseases of your doom upon you!”

Fawful chortles again, going up into the air using his headgear, and begins to hover away. As Fawful leaves, he pulls out a small communicator…

“Minions!” Says Fawful. “Meet Fawful at Joke’s End. We will be taking the refuge!”

“On it, Lord Fawful.” Says a sophisticated voice. “I will be there.”

“On the way, Lord Fawful!” Says a gruff voice.

“Got ya, boss!” Says a child-like voice. “Rollin' on the way!”

Fawful chortles… and doesn’t notice that only three of seven voices got back to him… it wouldn’t matter, though. Three minions would still work regardless.

Revenge havings were imminent.

- END OF CHAPTER 2 -

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This is a review ramble thing of The Super Mario Bros Movie (the 2023 one, not the one from 30 years earlier the title is joking about, but more on the 1993 one later). There will be spoilers.

(You will see me using the word "cringe" a lot in this. Disclaimer: I do not actually believe in cringe culture at all in the slightest in ANY form, it's just a useful shorthand for a special sort of deep revulsion within the soul. Anyway.)

So like, we all went into this expecting cringe because Illumination, right? The animation studio that peaked with their FIRST MOVIE, Despicable Me, and has put the low in lowbrow ever since. The animation studio who actively animates on the cheap for profit margins. Those guys.

But I, to start, want to report there are minimal amounts of cringe! Sure, "look at us, we're adorable" was cringe in the trailers and it's cringe here. Sure Mario hating mushrooms was a specific flavor (mushroom flavored?) of unnecessarily ironic that made me roll my eyes a bit even when the REST of the unnecessarily ironic humor didn't. But overall, it was good! Honestly I genuinely liked this movie a lot!

You probably haven't heard of Monster Hunter: Legends Of The Guild, a low-budget animated Monster Hunter movie Capcom quietly pushed to Netflix when the live-action one turned out to be shit. I always thought that one wasn't that great as a movie on its own but unlike the live action one was fantastic at actually being a MONSTER HUNTER movie - sort of an inverse of the Dark Knight Trilogy's modern "good movie bad Batman movie" reputation. This one is honestly quite similar, even though I at least personally think it stands on its own better than Monster Hunter: Legends Of The Guild does.

A large part of this is one of the movie's biggest strengths: the fanservice. And no I don't mean "Princess Peach in a bikini" fanservice. I mean THE LORE. There is soooooo much Mario lore here, and Nintendo homages, and different characters popping up left and right.

Every time I saw a reference or cameo I, like many, was like

And that in a way being the main draw over the plot and characters WOULD be kind of a bad thing but it's just so much fun and there's so many of them I don't care. On a related note everything's so on brand, it again genuinely feels like a MARIO movie. We all know Nintendo's kind of the Disney Lite of the video game world in terms of being overly controlling - lost ROM sites and fan projects and such sure are testament to that huh - but here it kind of worked in their favor because they very obviously kept Illumination in line. You can bet your bottom dollar that Shigeru Miyamoto poured over every frame of this movie and if there was something he didn't like it got the Paper Mario treatment.

Granted, we do start the movie with the Mario Bros living in real-world (if Nintendofied) Brooklyn, a take Nintendo is still apparently okay with despite Odyssey kinda sorta retconning it, and we see the Mario Bros having JOBS and a (a VERY Italian American, can confirm) FAMILY and it all feels akin to my gender and body dysphoria (Charles Martinet is Mario's dad though, that's really cute) but also it makes sense for the story they're trying to tell and it doesn't last long.

I should talk about the cast. I was pretty chill with how everyone did. Sure they shouldn't have been stuntcasted this fucking hard in the first place. Sure Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong took some growing on me. Sure I have noted Sociopolitical Problems with Crisp Rat and they should have cast literally anyone who is less Problematic(tm). Burt everyone did fine for what they were.

(Also say what you will about the Ironic(tm) humor, despite that kind of stuff Mario and Luigi's relationship feels real and genuine and I am here for it. I'm normally not THAT into same-gender sibling relations because that's not what I grew up with and NOW the gender situation is complicated but c'mon, they were cute.)

Also Jack Black got to sing. That alone made this movie worth seeing for me. The music was SUPER good when it's stuff like Bowser's singing and the cool remixed Mario tracks. The licensed music was a lot less necessary and in one case apparently replaced a perfectly good Donkey Kong remix and almost all of it could have been cut... Aside from the I Need A Hero sequence, that was inspired.

Speaking of Bowser. I like that they basically nudge nudge hint hint at Mario and Peach being an item but never actually do anything about it (just like the games!) whereas Bowser is UNDENIABLY horny on main for Peach and sees Mario as competition (also just like the games!) . Speaking of the references, they even use Bowser and Peach's Odyssey wedding outfits, which is cute.

(Also can we make Girlboss Peach game canon please?)

This movie does have a sense of... "This world operates on video game logic. We will try to explain it but we will not JUSTIFY it" and I think that's neat. At first I thought that was a factor as to why this movie was less popular with critics than fans, but I went with my mostly non-gamer family (more on them later) and not only could they follow it fine, my mom told me after the movie she understood video games and video game logic BETTER after seeing this movie so I dunno.

I will say. For a movie that is trying to distance itself from and replace the 1993 one as much as possible there are a lot of funny parallels. The Brooklyn origins leading to a secret portal beneath the city, Bowser's minions trying to isolate and strand our heroes, having One Toad In Particular help our heroes, the funky ass cars/karts, the princess of choice being more serious and also an isekai victim, the final fight being taken BACK to Brooklyn... It's amusing.

But overall I had fun. I want to see it again. I went to see it with my family and they enjoyed it too. Though if I had a nickel for every time a video game movie I saw on my birthday with my family that had a wedding scene that gets memed on by said family due to an upcoming wedding in said family I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot but it's weird it happened twice. Damn. Now I want Hollywood movies for every major Nintendo franchise that hasn't gotten one. And by "major" I mean "important enough to get into Smash". ROB and Game And Watch movies when? (More seriously I want Zelda and Fire Emblem and full-length Pikmin movies. God please.)

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