#super mario brothers fanfiction

[bacidipesca]

afterwards

Ok this one is inspired by this post by @elitadream where Bowser reveals Mario’s feelings to Peach, and I swear I have my own ideas but they just really inspired me okay!!!

Got a little bit of angst and hurt/comfort here, enjoy! ✨

She couldn’t stop thinking about it.

No matter what she did, no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t get the image out of her mind.

How he’d dangled, struggling to find purchase in the clutches of his enemy, how the expression in his eyes had changed, going from frustration and focus to a dawning kind of horror. The cruelty in Bowser’s words had cut deeply, yes, but so did the devastation in Mario’s eyes. His cheeks had flushed, his eyes glassed over, his arms and legs had dropped as the fight left him. Pain had torn through her at the sight—Mario should never, ever look so anguished. It was as though something had gone fundamentally wrong, like a law of nature had been broken. He hadn’t been able to look at her, as though he was ashamed of himself, and that was perhaps what hurt worst of all.

He still wouldn’t meet her eyes.

The battle was long over—Mario had bested his foe once again, through quick wit and strength and bravery. If there was more sharpness to his movements, more power behind his punches, more grit in his grunts of effort as he jumped from place to place, Peach…didn’t really blame him. Among the destruction they’d left behind, though most of it had been Bowser’s doing, she knew there were some human fist-shaped craters that had startled even her to see. Mario didn’t comment on them. In fact, he didn’t say much at all.

He asked if she was okay, of course, as he freed her from her imprisonment. He watched out and warned her when the path got rough as he led her out of Bowser’s lair. He checked in with her as they trekked back across the countryside, to be sure she wasn’t tired. But he barely looked at her, and it felt like there was a chasm between them.

Night fell before they could reach the castle again and Mario, ever resourceful and considerate, called a halt to the journey in the midst of the mushroom forest and set up a camp for them instead. He found bundles of moss to make a bed for the princess, built a fire to keep them warm. From where she lay, staring up at the sky, she could see him in her periphery. He sat facing the fire, hat in his hands, slumped over on his knees.

She couldn’t see his expression, but it hardly mattered. That look in his eyes from before was superimposed over top of what she was looking at now. She wondered how long it would haunt her.

“Oh, Mario…”

He startled a bit, and Peach did as well when he turned to look at her and she realized she’d spoken aloud. Her face immediately flooded with heat—she’d sounded so wistful and obvious, her stomach was nearly cramping over it. And yet…he was looking at her. His eyes were focused, if a bit dimmer than she would have liked to see, and his ever-present concern for her radiated out of him like the heat from the fire.

“Are you alright, Princess?” he asked, voice smooth and low but still audible over the crackle of the flames.

She almost responded on autopilot, a quiet reassurance ready at her lips to wave off the worry. But when she tried to speak, she found her voice caught in her throat. Was she alright, really? Was he?

Before she realized what she was doing, she was sitting up in the bed of moss Mario had gathered for her. He was obviously concerned by her lack of response because he dropped his hat and hurried over to her side, reaching out to help her. Unexpected tears pricked at her eyes when she felt the warmth of his fingers ghosting over her arm, the curve of her elbow, and she reached out quickly before he could draw away again to capture his hands—though capture was a strong word. She slid her own hands down into the caverns of his wide palms and his fingers closed automatically around hers, as though they were made to do so.

“Princess, what is it? What’s wrong?” he said. His eyes were searching her face now, looking for some sign of what upset her. She almost wished he could see it, some obvious tell of what was in her heart. But as incredible as Mario was, he didn’t quite have that ability. He squeezed her hands, looked at her imploringly. “What can I do to help?”

That almost pulled a sob from her chest. She felt terrible for acting this way, for worrying him when there was truly nothing wrong with her. His instinct was always to put her first, to offer his help, to ignore his own hurts to concentrate on hers, but what was hurting her now was the thought of that shame on his face, like he truly believed…

She swallowed, looking down at their hands, and in a trembling voice finally managed to say, “You’re not…worthless.”

There was a long moment of silence where her heart thumped steadily in her own ears. Mario didn’t move. He didn’t tense, he didn’t pull away from her, but he didn’t move.

“What?” he said. He sounded a bit brittle, and the lump that had been growing in her throat swelled. “I-I don’t…”

“You’re not worthless,” she said again, this time firmer. Her voice was still quiet and small, but this time it didn’t quiver. Her fingers twitched in his hold and she found herself grasping at his hands, grip tight and desperate. “You’re not. You never have been, and you aren’t—aren’t pathetic, or ridiculous, or—or whatever else that horrible, wretched creature said!”

Her pitch and volume were climbing as she spoke, and she didn’t see Mario’s eyes widening as he watched her, possibly for the first time, raise her voice in anger in his presence.

“From the moment we met, you’ve proven yourself over and over to be one of the kindest, bravest, strongest people I’ve ever known,” she said adamantly and unconsciously pulled their hands towards her, as though trying to cradle them to her chest. “I’ve never, ever, thought you were anything less and for him to say those things—!”

“Principessa, calmati,” Mario said at last, taking a soothing tone. He squeezed her fingers and brought her back to herself, and when she finally looked up at him again she found it hard to read his expression. He was trying to read her, too, and she wasn’t sure what he was looking for. He swallowed, and seemed to debate with himself for a moment before he continued, “That’s why you’re upset? Because of the things he said about me?”

No, she wanted to say. I’m upset because you are the most amazing, wonderful person I’ve ever met, and you don’t seem to know it.

“I’m upset because you believed him,” was what she said aloud, and her hands moved before she was fully conscious of what she was doing.

Peach pulled her fingers from his and instead reached for his jaw, cradling him softly as she tilted his face up to press a lingering kiss to his forehead. She lamented that she was wearing her gloves and couldn’t feel the softness of his hair on her fingers, but she took the opportunity to briefly bury her nose and take in his scent.

His face was flushed bright red when she pulled away and her own cheeks began to warm as she realized her boldness. She still didn’t let go of him, though, and her thumb brushed gently over his cheek.

“You are so, so important, Mario,” she said, soft but determined. Determined that he listen, that he understand. “Not just to the kingdom, but to me. Spending time with you is the highlight of my day. If I find out I won’t get to see you, it’s like clouds have covered the sun. You don’t just make me feel safe, but happy. I—“

I love you so much it makes me ache.

It would be so easy to say. The words danced on the tip of her tongue, tantalizing and taunting. So, so easy, especially after what Bowser had tried to tell her. But as everything else he’d said had been a hateful lie, could she truly trust it? Or was it just more empty words to be cruel? He was a liar and a bully, and every encounter with Mario had him acting more and more vicious.

Another horrifying thought struck her—if she said it now, would Mario even believe her? Or would he think it was pity?

“You aren’t hopeless, either,” she said at last, feeling as though it was a paltry substitute for what she truly wanted to say. She stroked his cheek again and then finally drew her hands away.

She still couldn’t read his expression—some kind of mix of fluster and embarrassment, she was sure, but there was something else in his eyes, a glint or a shadow she couldn’t place. He stared at her for a long moment, like he was trying to figure out what to say, before he finally seemed to decide not to say anything at all. He nodded once and got to his feet with a little grunt of effort.

He turned back towards the fire, reaching up with one hand to rub at the back of his head. She should have been ashamed for how closely she tracked his fingers through his hair. He paused for a moment after he picked up his hat, and he turned to look at her once more.

There was something warm, and sweet, and utterly aching in his eyes as he smiled at her, and it pulled at every string in her heart.

“Thank you, Princess,” he said, and settled himself down again to take watch for the night.

[blainepython]

And there you go! chapter 5 is out now! Never thought I'd be on time with this one... It's a bit longer than anticipated.

Let me know what you think!

[weevmo]

Another Cover commission for @s-creations for their fantastic and touching Mario fanfiction, Stare Them Down: https://archiveofourown.org/works/45201778

Go give it a read if you like some Wario and Mario bonding! (I know I do -)

[akari-ku]

Me when the Mario Movie wasn’t a Bowuigi slowburn, enemies to lovers fanfic that ended in them fucking

[mikibaby94]

Always Peachy In Brooklynn masterpost. Currently working on chapter 5, Ill update this as time goes on! Hope you check out my fanfictions (there will be another story coming after this one is done!)

[theblossomingofluigi]

Chapter 17: All is Calm Before the Storm

Summary:

Bradley returns to Vashella, Mario and Luigi grapple with their emotions after their fight, and Luigi finally opens up about his feelings. Secrets are revealed, dresses are tried on, and koopas indulge in some high times. Plus, Happy Storm Day!

[multicolour-ink]

Mario carrying Luigi to safety

For the prompt list?

Person A carrying Person B to safety

writing prompts

Takes place in the Mario Movie verse. Based on Superstar Saga (not plot related but can be interpreted as such).

- - -

Carry You

Mario gasped as a long range attack narrowly whizzed passed his shoulder. He gritted his teeth as he clutched at the cliff face.

Not far. Just a little more and they could get away. They could escape from the enemies persuing them.

He could finally get Luigi to safety.

He glanced back briefly at his brother, passed out unconscious on his back from the last battle. Mario had only just been able to get away before the enemies nearly dogpiled on them, in an attempt to finish them off.

With jubilation, Mario managed to finally pull himself up and over the edge of the cliff, then quickly scouted the area. To his great relief, he spotted a small cave opening, obscured just slightly by a jutting out rock face.

Mario dived into it, pausing briefly to lay Luigi down on the flattest bit of ground there was, before sneaking back to peer out of the entrance.

He watched silently as the enemies looked around just feet from where the brothers were, before giving up and moving away and back down the cliff. Mario breathed a sigh of relief.

Immediately, he turned back to his brother and started to try and make him more comfortable. He pulled his brother's hat off, as well as his, to make a pillow, before taking the travelling bag and rummaging inside for some medicine.

They had used up all their full healing mushrooms, and the only things left were just normal Super Mushrooms. But it would have to do. Gently, Mario pried his brother's mouth open, and pushed the mushroom into his mouth. The mushroom dissolved instantly, and his brother glowed with the magical healing essence it gave him.

Mario sat back on his heels. The mushroom had done its work. Now he had to wait.

He sat in silence, lost in his own oppressive thoughts. It hadn't been that long ago, before they were suddenly thrown into another adventure, and into a new strange land. The Mushroom Kingdom had its challenges, but the Beanbean Kingdom seemed especially cruel. There were enemies the brothers had never encountered before; creatures that seemed even tougher than those in the Mushroom Kingdom!

None of it had mattered though, because as long as the brother's had each other, then they could get through anything.

But Mario wasn't so sure now.

If things were getting this hard, then how could he and Luigi save Peach? How could they help save this kingdom?

How could he keep his brother safe?

"Mario?"

He was suddenly drawn out of his thoughts at the soft voice of his brother. He looked up. Luigi was awake now, gazing at him through half sleepy, worried eyes, as he rubbed his head.

"Luigi!", Mario gasped. He was next to his brother in an instant.

"Are you ok?! How do you feel?"

"Like I just got used as a punching bag", Luigi groaned.

Mario sank back onto his knees again.

"Hey", Luigi said. He reached out and placed a hand on Mario's arm.

"I'm fine now. Are you ok?!"

"Yeah", said Mario, his voice now deadpanned. "I'm ok. We're safe now."

He seemed to be saying that as if he was trying to reassure himself, as well as his brother. And Luigi noticed.

Luigi sat up as carefully as he could, being mindful of his now minor injuries, and sat closer beside his brother. Mario was staring at the wall again, deep in thought. Luigi knew it was never a good sign when Mario went this quiet.

"We had a scrape. But we're ok now."

"It's not just that", Mario replied softly. "What if that was it? What if I had not been able to get you away in time?"

Luigi sighed. He placed his hand over Mario's trembling ones, and squeezed gently.

"But you got me away. And I knew you could because I know you would never give up that easily."

Mario sighed again, and leaned his head into Luigi's shoulder.

"And I know...that you'll always have my back to make sure I can keep going."

"Never stopped you before", Luigi laughed.

The younger brother paused for a moment. He shuffled around so he and his brother were facing each other, and then leaned forward so their foreheads touched.

"I'm sorry I got taken out back there. If I hadn't, we would've had a better chance..."

"It's not your fault", said Mario firmly. "It's never your fault. It's just...this adventure seems to be getting tougher by the minute..."

"Means we're getting close to the end?", suggested Luigi.

"The final boss?", Mario now joked.

Luigi chuckled.

"So...don't you think we should keep going, and finish the level?"

Mario had to laugh at that. He pressed his forehead closer to his brother's, suddenly overcome with emotion.

"Thanks Lu."

"Anytime. Let's stay and rest here a bit."

"Yeah...let's do that."

[duckingwriting]

Getting Answers

Day 16 of @flufftober - "Yes, No, Maybe"

Fandom: Super Mario & Related Fandoms Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Luigi & Mario (Nintendo), Bowser/Luigi (Nintendo), Mario/Princess Peach (Nintendo), Donkey Kong/Mario (Nintendo) Characters: Mario (Nintendo), Luigi (Nintendo) Additional Tags: Secret Relationship, Mario is a Supportive Brother Summary: Mario needs to talk to his brother, he has to know the truth.

Read bellow the cut or on AO3

 "Hey, Luigi....can we talk?" Mario stepped in front of his brother as the taller man tried to walk past him.

Luigi blinked his eyes at his brother. He examined the shorter man who shifted from one foot to the other and rubbed the back of his neck, pushing his hat slightly off just to adjust it back in place and do it again. And again. And again. Luigi could count on one hand the number of times he had seen his brother nervous. When he had asked Peach out on their first date. And DK out on their first date. Being nervous was Luigi's thing and seeing his brother so nervous instantly put him on edge. He swallowed heavily. And gave a small nod.

"Of course, what's wrong?" Luigi shot a glance out to the slowly sinking sun and hoped his tardiness could be forgiven.

Mario frowned seeing his brother's movement. He rolled his shoulders back and squared up to his brother. "Nothing's wrong...at least I don't think so. I just...you've been distant lately."

Luigi blinked with his eyes widening. He had not thought Mario would notice, so focused on his own relationships Luigi had thought for sure he still had time for his own before his brother noticed any of it. He let out a nervous laugh that shook too much and couldn't hold his brother's gaze.

"Have I? I didn't realize-"

"I...I don't want you to lie Weegie." Mario sighed and deflated slightly. "I just...I know it's possibly...strange what I'm going to ask but DK mentioned it and I just...I just want the truth okay? We always tell each other the truth, right?"

Luigi forced his gaze back to Mario and slowly nodded his head, even as his stomach twisted knowing he didn't tell Mario everything.

"Are you....you've been getting kidnapped a lot." Mario said slowly watching as his brother turned bright red and gave another nervous laugh. 

"What?  It's not that much...."

The two brothers fell silent for a moment before Mario leaned in towards Luigi. His voice dropped down low as if he didn't want anyone else to hear what he was going to say.

"Luigi...are you...in a relationship with Bowser?"

"Yes I mean no. I mean..." Luigi sighed, not telling his brother was one thing but to straight up lie went against his character completely. "Maybe? I don't...we haven't discussed..."

"So the kidnapping dates?"

Luigi shrugged and wrapped his arms around himself. "I guess kinda?"

Mario was frowning, there was still a bright blush on his brother's cheeks and after a moment he blushed brightly too. "Are they booty calls?!"

Luigi flinched but nodded his head, pulling his hat down to hide his face. "More or less."

Mario made a strangled noise himself trying to push the image from his own mind. "Okay, ignoring that. Completely and totally ignoring that."

"Can I leave now?" Luigi asked, more than ready for the conversation to be over.

"Yeah just..." Mario had an idea where his brother was going now and he grasped his arm giving it a small squeeze. "Just know I think you deserve better than to be a sometimes....if...I know you Weegie, you wouldn't....do that if you didn't care about him so...just, I don't know, get an answer about the dating thing?"

"I'll think about it." Luigi whispered slowly, pulling away from his brother who sighed.

"That's all I ask. And if you want, sometime me and DK or me and Peach can kick your asses at a double date tennis match."

Luigi blinked at his brother. Mario was clearly not quite comfortable but he was willing to deal with Bowser if Luigi asked. Luigi smiled and surged forward to hug his brother.

"I love you, Bro."

"I love you too." Mario squeezed him back. "And tell him if he don't treat you right I've got stomping boots just for him."

[tigers-eyes-26]

Work Injury

Their Papa had helped them get the job at the Wrecking Crew. They were grateful for the job, but the boss wasn’t so grateful for their help.

“What are these two pipsqueaks goin’ to do?” Spike cried when he saw his new hires.

Mario stepped up to defend himself and his brother. “We are strong! We are athletes! Let us prove ourselves! We can do whatever you ask us to do!”

Spike asked them to prove themselves day after day after day. Giving them tasks that would take several people to complete, much to Spike’s chagrin, they would usually complete it by the end of the day. Spike had a bet that they would quit within the week, but it didn’t look like that would be happening. To get back at the brothers for ruining his bet, he had them clean the work vans until they sparkled. They did it. Then he blamed them for making a small dent in the van that had already been there. 

One day while inspecting a building a raccoon jumped out at Luigi causing him to jump and scream like a little girl. This amused Spike. Now when they would inspect a building Spike would hide around corners just to scare Luigi. Mario would get on Spikes case about scaring Luigi. Spike would say ‘it’s all in good fun’ and that they were ‘being weenies.’ Mario rolled his eyes.

One day Spike scared Luigi causing him to fall down a flight of stairs. That day Spike got a fist in the face from Mario. Mario complained to his family about the mistreatment.

“Whatcha goin’ to do sue Spike? We can’t afford a lawyer! Youse aren’t in a union just yet!”

“Your Papa had to pull a lot of strings to get you guys this good paying job!”

They all had experienced mistreatment at work before because they were an immigrant family. He just needed to suck it up and get the money they needed to “live the better life their nonno had sacrificed for them to live.” Mario left the room in a huff.

Even though Mario had punched his boss he showed up to work the next day.

Spike sneered down at him. “I’m surprised you showed your face around here again. I thought you would be home babying your brother.” Some of the other workers snickered.

“You want another black eye Spike?” The workers all gave a quiet Oooooohh. “I’m here to work and that is what I’m going to do.”

The workday was horrible. Spike made all of Mario’s tasks extra hard just to spite him. Mario took it all silently.

At the end of the day Mario sat on his brother’s bed and cried out his frustrations.

Luigi recovered but his knees were weaker than they used to be. Luigi used to jump higher than Mario did and now it was all gone. Mario hated Spike. He was the first person he ever truly hated. Mario would take on some of Luigi’s tasks so as not to hurt his knees more.

Spike took notice. “If he can’t carry his own weight, he shouldn’t work at all!”

“He is carrying as much as he can! If you hadn’t messed up his legs…!”

“I’m sorry your wussy brother is made of glass!” Mario clenched his fists. “If you hit me again, I’m going to sue you for as much as your family is worth!”

A dark shadow came over Mario. “I quit.”

Luigi came up to him. “Mario, you don’t have to quit! I’ll quit that way HE doesn’t have anything to hold over you. You’re the best worker here Mario! I can get another job somewhere else.”

“NO, I’M SICK OF HIS CRAP! I QUIT!” Mario stormed out. Luigi looked up at Spike staring down at him expectantly. Luigi groaned and squeezed his eyes shut. “I quit too!” He followed Mario out.

*******

Throughout his misadventures Luigi had run and jumped and fought and climbed but it was all fueled by adrenaline. After getting the super star his knees didn’t feel weak anymore. It was a miracle! He felt like he could truly help Mario out now. He could keep up! The brothers had always wanted to help others as a job. They were strong and worked well with their hands. He now felt more motivated than ever to help others. He felt more confident.

Mario and Peach challenged him to complete the training grounds. They both were blown away at how high he jumped over the obstacles. He completed the training with flying colors.

After jumping down from the flagpole Luigi got tackled in a hug by Mario. Mario shook his shoulders. “That was amazing!”

Peach skipped up to the brothers. “You did better than Mario!”

Luigi got his brother to stop shaking him by poking Mario in the belly. “Heheh! Does that mean Luigi is number 1?” He stood up tall and gave Mario a cheeky look.

“No, I still hold the record,” Luigi slumped a little. “But you are definitely second place!” She encouraged.

“At least I didn’t take all night!” Luigi resumed pestering his brother.

Mario swatted Luigi’s hands away, “Hey hey hey now! I could have completed it first try!”

Luigi held up his hands in a challenge, “Oh yeah? what stopped you eh?”

Mario didn’t have a comeback and started to become flustered. “Come ‘ere you!” He started to chase Luigi who jumped away through the training course. Peach laughed at the two brothers. It seemed all was right with the world.

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Authors notes: I'm making fanfiction of the small throw away lines in the Mario move that made me think. This one was "I have bad knees."

another one was: "Destiny Del Vecchio from high school?"

[mystic-panda-4]

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[bacidipesca]

first rescue

Inspired by this post by @elitadream , with whose art I’ve become mildly obsessed.

The context I’ve gathered so far from @elitadream ‘s posts: Mario and Luigi fell into the Mushroom Kingdom from Brooklyn and have no way home. Mario eventually gets a job as Peach’s guard and saves her from Bowser, getting seriously hurt in the process. At a certain point, Mario ends up having living quarters in the castle.

The post I’m using as inspiration calls this ‘the first rescue’ so I’ve actually set it before Mario gets his job as a guard—you’ll see. That post also mentions Mario having ‘incredible strength’ so I kind of…went places, but that’s down to my personal taste and headcanons. If anything here is offensive to OP, I’ll take it down immediately and apologize.

I hope that’s everything covered? I hope y’all like it.

The chain chomp was bearing down on them and there was nowhere to run. The little alcove that had been so sweet and private for her morning meetings minutes ago was now a death trap, leaving her only exit blocked by the wild, barking creature ahead of her. Toads had scattered around the garden, frantically trying to get out of its path and find a way to stop it, calling for reinforcements from the armed guards.

She tried to back away and stumbled over the iron chair she’d just been sitting in, landing hard on the grass below, and that was really all the beast needed to focus its attention on her. She raised an arm over her face as the chomp got closer, cringing away from the oncoming danger, too terrified to even scream.

Was her end really going to come like this?

But then—where she expected blinding pain as the chomp tore into her, there was none. Instead there was a sudden, sharp metallic sound as the chain chomp abruptly stopped in its path, barks cut off by its own surprise. For a moment, she wasn’t even sure what had happened, but as heartbeats passed with no injury, she opened her eyes. She peered around her arm and realized that the chomp’s eyes were rolling with confusion as it strained against whatever was holding it back. Her arm trembled and buckled beneath her, sending her down to her elbow, and when she looked up again she could see who her savior was.

Mario had hold of the chain chomp’s chain, feet planted firmly in the ground and digging holes into the grass as he furiously fought to keep the beast under control. She could only stare as he grit his teeth, pulling with all his might to keep the creature back from its target. Her heart thundered in her ears at the sight—how was that even possible…? It could take up to eight Toads to hold back a domesticated chomp, let alone a wild one—and this one was most certainly wild, given the size.

With a grunt of effort, he took a step back, replanting one of his feet. He let go of the chain with one hand, grabbing it further up, and pulled.

The chomp jerked back, letting out a confused whine.

He did it again. Opposite foot, planted behind him. Opposite hand, pulling the chain. The chomp left a deep trench where it tried to resist. Hand over hand, he pulled the creature back and away from her, arms straining under his shirt with each impossible step. The Toads had stopped running, even the armed guards that had arrived could only stop and stare as they watched.

After another heart-pounding moment of watching him struggle, the fight abruptly drained out of the chain chomp. With another whimper of confusion, it went slack against Mario’s grip and settled onto the ground with a final thud, jaws closed and eyes staring blankly in opposite directions. The Toads quickly sprang into action once they realized it had calmed—they needed to move quickly to get it contained and re-released away from the castle.

Mario, though, dropped the chain the moment he realized the chomp was no longer fighting to get to the princess. He ran around the deep furrows left in the ground by his own feet and skidded to a stop by her side, where she was still sprawled in the ground from her fall.

“Princess! Dio mio, you alright?” he asked.

He reached out for her, helping to steady her as she sat up, and she stared at him shamelessly as he did, unable to muster words. He didn’t seem to realize what he’d just done—did he even know? Did he know how strong chain chomps were, how dangerous?

If he had…would he have cared?

“Princess?”

He squeezed her hands and she blinked, realizing that she hadn’t answered him. She opened her mouth to say something, anything, but she looked down at their hands again and her voice caught in her throat. His hands were so much bigger than hers, and so much stronger than they appeared. Could she feel it in his fingers now? The power to hold, even pull back, a wild chain chomp?

She threw her arms around Mario’s neck, pulling him in close. “Thank you, so much,” she said, almost too choked to speak as she worked through the last of her adrenaline.

He seemed frozen for a long moment, perhaps because he didn’t know what to do with the sudden affection, but then she felt the gentle warmth of his hands settling on her back. He stroked his hand down her spine.

“You’re alright, Princess,” he said softly, very close to her ear, and she closed her eyes for a moment to relish the reassurance. “You’re safe, now.”

She really did feel safe. With his arms around her, the scent of his aftershave tickling her nose, she felt nigh on untouchable. She’d never felt like this before in her life. She felt greedy for wanting more of it, for being disappointed when she felt she finally had to let him go.

After a long moment, she pulled back from him—though she didn’t let go of his hands. She found herself reluctant to completely lose contact, as though she was afraid he might disappear if she did. She looked into his eyes, and her heart throbbed at how much tender concern she could see on his face. He really was one of the sweetest, bravest people she’d ever met. She’d invited him to today’s meetings because she’d hoped to see more of him, but she never expected something like this.

She opened her mouth to speak, to thank him again, to tell him how amazing that was, that she’d never seen something like it in her life. Instead what came out was:

“Please, won’t you join my guard?”

[blainepython]

Hey there pals!

How would you feel about a little cover art for A Soothing Melody?

It's only a first idea, I probably make more. I wanted it to represent some elements of the story, although I'm a bit sad I didn't find a way to really represent our beloved plumbers. I'm not good at drawing people, so I focused on items.

What do you think?

Any other ideas of what I could draw for a cover?

Also, this is my very first digital drawing....

[weevmo]

To get my art mojo back I decided to make some covers for itjustbe_sydney 's fanfics I love so much!!

Here's The Younger Brother, the 2nd in the series!

[akari-ku]

Dear Bowuigi community:

[aro-luigi]

Luigi, Mr. L, and Gooigi, are all part of a system that lives in Luigi's body! Join them in random adventures, or just chill while they game!!

[galactic-knightmare]

New Oneshot! Its sad goo hours.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/44991472