Mario and Bowser: Frenemies Forever
Created: 1/24/16
Summary: The friendly (and not so friendly) rivalry never ends between Mario and Bowser. How far will they go?
Disclaimer: I don't own Mario, but if I did, life would be good !
It was a day at the races. A Mario Kart race took place on the ever dangerous Rainbow Road. Twelve racers used their driving skills along with any other trick up their sleeve to win the gold reserved for only the best of the best.
Among these racers were none other than the great hero, Mario Mario whose primary rivalry was with the evil lord Bowser Koopa. While the other ten racers were giving it their all, Mario and Bowser lead the pack, fighting for first place. It was the final lap so it all came down to their performance now.
"Don't you even think of passing me, plumber boy. I can and will hit you with a giant replica of my own shell !" Bowser shouted to Mario who was driving parallel to him.
He was referring to the Bowser shell item from Double Dash but this wasn't Double Dash, so immediately Bowser realized how stupid he had just sounded.
"Silly Bowser, that item isn't even in this game," Mario teased stating the obvious. He cut a corner that allowed him to pass Bowser slightly.
"What are you talking about?! This is not a game, my life is on the line here!" Someone whined from behind them.
It was Toad with the dreaded thundercloud above him meaning that he was about to get shrunk and also confirming that this is Mario Kart Wii apparently.
ZAP!
Toad was shrunk allowing Yoshi to take third.
"Yoshi! Yoshi!" Yoshi cheerfully called.
"Why are these freaks getting as much narration as us?" Bowser complained.
"Yeah, I thought this was about OUR rivalry?" Mario added. He wouldn't exactly consider his friends freaks though, (well, most of the time) but he did see Bowser's point.
They both snatched item boxes. Mario was in first so statistically he was probably going to get a lame item like a fake item box. Bowser was second so statistically he was probably going to get a red shell because this is MKWii and it hates the person in first place.
To their surprise and/or relief they both got single green shells.
"So it looks like we're even, Koopa!" Mario said while defensively holding his shell behind him to protect his rear end.
"Yeah right, pasta face. Don't you know that I'm the best green shell bouncer in Dark Land? I'm gonna hurl this shell at that wall and hit you from the front. You won't see it coming, plumber!" Bowser bragged, thinking he had just made the best plan ever.
" I won't see it coming? Well, if it's coming from in front of me, I think I will see it. Even then, you just revealed your whole plan!" Mario said rolling his eyes.
"Ugh! Whatever! He-yah!"
Bowser threw the shell at an wall to the side of Mario. It hit the wall (one of the few walls on Rainbow Road) and immediately fell off the track. Mario wasn't scratched.
"Best shell bouncer huh?" Mario teased again. " Maybe YOU were shell bounced as a baby." Mario laughed as he entered the final cannon warp thing on the course. Bowser growled ferociously as he entered right after them and wished he had the ability to use his fire breath in the Mario Kart games.
The moment they emerged from the cannon warp thing, they got lightning zapped by 12th place Donkey Kong. Why? Because people in last place deserve to be rewarded for it. This made Mario loose his green shell protection and now he was on equal footing with Bowser.
Bowser caught up with Mario and rammed into him, trying to knock him off of the edge. The hit didn't shove Mario much, because they were both tiny. Mario took this rare opportunity of being the same weight as Bowser and shoved back.
Just then, Yoshi popped up again. He had unshrunk before them and easily caught up, knocking both Bowser and Mario off the track.
"Noooo!" They both screamed.
"Yoshi! Yoshi!" Yoshi cheerfully called...again.
Before Lakitu could rescue them, everyone else had passed the finish line, even Donkey Kong.
"Could you take any longer?!" Bowser screamed at Lakitu while being fished up.
"Look, I work all day using this stupid rod to fish up you idiots then I have to go home to clean up the house, do my community service, and take care of my family. I'M DOING THE BEST I CAN!" Lakitu unexpectantly screamed back.
Bowser was shocked. So shocked that Mario sped off, having been rescued as well and claimed 11th place. Bowser tried to move but his car mysteriously stopped working, because that's what happens in MKWii if you're in 12th place and everyone else has finished.
Later after the race, the participants were in the Mario Kart lobby...
"GAAAAHH!" Bowser screamed in frustration.
"Hey, I lost too, Bowser. It's not the end of the world," Mario reassured him. "But I did do better than you!" Mario gave him a sly look. Bowser stomped the ground.
"Whatever! I want a rematch, mustache moron!"
"Fine, name the place the time the-"
"Hey guys," Yoshi interrupted. He could speak English suddenly and was holding the gold trophy.
"Oh, I didn't see you. Well, congratulations Yoshi," Mario said, giving Yoshi a pat on the back.
"Hey, stay out of this! We were clearly trying to schedule the next time we'll try to kill each other!"
"Bowser, be nice," Mario said as he tried give Bowser a pat on his back with his other hand.
They both jerked away from each other (awkward). Bowser's back did have spikes after all.
"Don't touch me! Listen plumber, I'm gonna call you on the phone and we will meet again. And you WILL lose! Bwa ha ha ha- *cough* uh...BYE!" Bowser ran off.
"That's Bowser for ya!" Mario said laughing.
"Yoshi! Yoshi!" Yoshi cheerfully called for the last time.
His English speaking phase was over. Maybe it never happened. Maybe Mario should lay off the the shrooms. Maybe Mario should treat his hand which was now bleeding slightly. Either way, Mario would look forward to that call because that's what frenemies are for. Frenemies forever.
To Be Continued...
Life lessons:
Thunderclouds suck.
You should be rewarded for being 12th place.
Don't pat Bowser on the back.
Author note: This is a story adaptation of an older hand-drawn comic of mine I wrote primarily in 2008. It was called "J-Man and the Dragon" referring to Mario and Bowser obviously. I'm going to try to make this a series of sort, loosely following my comic. No, the comic isn't posted online anywhere so you'll have to take my word for it, but hopefully you will enjoy this series. I based this particular chapter off of Mario Kart Wii, which is my favorite Mario Kart despite the craziness of it. Feel free to critique!
Mario and Bowser: Frenemies Forever
Created: 2/3/16
Chapter 2
Disclaimer: Mario and co. are owned by Nintendo. You can tell because they all have 'Nintendo' branded on the back of their head. Don't ask how I acquired this info.
Author note: Despite what Bowser complained about with extra characters and what not, this is exactly what this chapter was about. Specifically Luigi. I cutdown on some of the snark the first chapter had. I hoping this will sound a bit more neutral without the unreliable narrator.
It was a normal early morning at the Mario residence. Luigi just couldn't sleep so he sat up on his bed reading a book. Since this was the most quiet time of day for the Mario bros, why not? Well almost...
Mario was sound asleep and snoring. Luigi rummaged through some drawers on his side of the room. He found what he was looking for, a sleeping mask that they had bought some time ago. He slipped it around Mario's head to control snoring problem.
"Now why did Mario stop using this thing?" Luigi asked himself.
Just then, Mario's Cellular Shopper loudly vibrated on the drawer.
"A phone call at this time of morning?" He caught a glimpse of the caller id-
"K-king Koopa?!" he shrieked loudly.
Mario stirred a bit at the noise. Luigi rushed to his bed and shook him violently.
"M-mario! It's Koopa!" Luigi screamed.
"Huh? Uh- Wow!" Mario jumped up.
"We must be under attack!"
"I sure am Luigi... Can't you see they've put a 'Koopa Kanine Klamp' on my face?!" Mario shouted in a muffled voice, sounding disgruntled and drowsy at the same time.
"A what? No, your phone- Bowser is calling your number!"
"Oh never mind the phone, now help me with this Koopa Kanine Klamp!" Mario said while wrestling with the sleep mask. It was only then that Luigi remembered why Mario stopped using it. He would attack it every time he woke up while half asleep.
Mario freed himself from the "Klamp", throwing it on the ground like it was a dangerous object. Immediately the phone stopped vibrating and chimed-
'You have one new voice mail'
"This is it bro. It might be a threat, a ransom, a declare of war-" Luigi was shaking as he stood above the phone.
"Nah, It's probably nothing. Now, what's up with this Koopa Kanine Klamp?"
"Mario, it's your sleep mask! We need to listen to the message-"
The voice mail started:
'Hey pal. Uh, I was up because of Ludwig's all night concert and I was just thinking. What was that recipe for that Couple's Cake? You know, that cake that only friends eat together? That cake that we ate together that other day? *unintelligible mumbling* No, I'm not calling Mario! *more mumbling* Shut up Kamek, you're not my real dad! *mumbling* Talk to ya later, plumber!-'
'End of message'
The voice mail stopped. Mario was now fully awake sat on the bed worried. Luigi was dumbstruck.
"Oh, that Bowser. He wouldn't be able to use a cookbook if his life depended on it-" Mario nervously chuckled.
Luigi gave him a concerned look.
"-Anyway, I wonder why Bowser had this thing labeled "Medi-mask Sleep Apparatus." he added, trying to change the subject.
"M-mario, did he call you p-pal?"
"Oh that, uh…maybe you just heard it wrong," he quickly answered.
Mario picked up the phone and appeared to be sending a text. He put it down and cut it off.
"Oh look at the time! We can still get some nice rest bro, good night!"
"But.."
Mario jumped back in bed and threw the covers over his head. Immediately after snoring noises was heard, although they sounded a bit fake.
"What the heck just happened?" Luigi questioned himself.
He picked up the sleeping mask and wisely decided against putting it back on Mario. It would stay in the drawer, indefinitely.
"That Bowser thinks he's pals with my bro? No, that can't be right. Bowser is just being the trickster that he is...Hmm, and with that text, Mario must have told him screw off. Yeah! Uh, maybe…Well Mario has a tennis game tomorrow. I better let him sleep." Luigi reasoned to himself.
Not entirely satisfied, Luigi went back to bed. He still couldn't sleep, but for a different reason this time….
"Well what are ya trying to say?" Toad asked while twitching.
Luigi was hanging around Toad, who was running a concession stand in front of the Castle's courtyard. A tennis match was scheduled today and Peach allowed citizens to run their own businesses at the entrance with her permission.
"They are pals. PALS. I know what I heard last night. " Luigi said while shaking Toad.
"And tennis partners...did you see the schedule?"
"What?"
"Now please put me down, unless you want to be covered in my signature Shroom Shakes!"
Luigi quickly complied.
"So are you gonna be at the tennis match or not?" Toad asked.
"I guess so and, wait aren't you participating?"
"Yeah."
"And you actually want to go against Bowser? And my brother?"
"Why not?"
"Because...never mind. Toad, you've been a bit different since that Mario Kart race."
"Yup. Being zapped ten-thousand volts and surviving teaches you to enjoy life a little. Treasure the good and bad. Follow your own path in life."
"That's..strangely deep, Toad…"
"I'm just kidding! I now have this twitching problem and my heart is beating fast and and I think all this will give me an edge in the game!"
Luigi rolled his eyes.
"Uh, see you later Toad.."
"Okay, but don't you want to try a Shroom Shake?"
"I know how they taste already."
"But you don't know how mine taste," Toad teased.
"Okay fine."
Luigi put a coin in the tip jar. Toad immediately got to work making the fresh Shroom Shake. He poured the ingredients in glass bowl and then hand spun it. His arm moved as fast as lightning. He stopped after five seconds and poured the well blended contents in a cup, not even out of breath.
"D-did the Thunder cloud give you that too?" Luigi said baffled.
"Uh, I guess so. Hey look!"
Approaching the courtyard entrance was Mario. Toad greeted by waving his hand, at an extreme speed like before. Mario gave a confused look and waved back. He then turned his attention to Luigi.
"Bro. I see you're out and about early."
"Sure." Luigi responded. He took a sip of the shake and shivered. It was ice cold, but actually good.
"What? Worried about that phone call, last night?"
"No, but I see you will be with Bowser for the doubles…"
"Well, it's not like you're playing, or Peach, or anyone else I usually partner with."
"There's Daisy.."
"No," Toad chimed in, " Im Daisy's partner! AND WE WILL DOMINATE AND DESTROY. CRUSH AND COMMAND. FRUSTRATE AND...well, have fun of course. That's what it's all about, right guys?"
Luigi hesitated to take another sip. On the other hand, should he drink something Toad has made?
"Yoshi Yoshi!" Yoshi came out of nowhere and cheerfully called, because he's in this chapter now.
"Hey Yoshi!" Mario greeted.
"What up, my homeboy!" Toad announced through a megaphone for no reason.
"Uh, hey Yoshi..." Luigi muttered. The megaphone was right next to his ear.
"How are you guys? I'm in the tennis tournament with Shy Guy." Yoshi said.
"I'm with uh..Bowser" Mario said discreetly, now aware of Luigi's suspicion.
"Team 'Daioad' for the win!" Toad screamed through the megaphone.
"Toad, don't say it like that. It sounds like you're shipping yourselves together," Luigi fumed, "and give me that megaphone!" He snatched it from Toad.
"You're just jealous cause Daisy doesn't love you-"
"Shut up-"
"Besides, I need the megaphone for this-"
Toad snatched it back and yelled, "ALL SHROOM SHAKES HALF OFF NOWGETTHEMWHILETHEYAREFRESHBECUZWHILEIMSMOKINGITWITHDAISYSHOPWILLBECLOSED...thank you!"
A large line appeared in front of his stand. Toad's shakes where indeed popular. Making enough shakes for the crowd was no hassle with Toads new tornado arms. Mario and Yoshi snuck away for good reason. They were some of the first players on court for the match. Luigi stood amidst the chaos in a stupor.
He still had no idea what the heck was going on.
To be continued...
Life lessons:
Maybe thunderclouds don't suck after all
Cellular Shoppers from the early Mario Party games rock.
If Ludwig is holding a concert, invest in headphones
You probably shouldn't share a Couple's Cake with Bowser either..
Author note 2: Alright alright, so I kind of went back to the first chapter's tone at the end at the end of the story but that's on purpose. Next chapter will focus of our favorite mortal enemies and/or frenemies again. I just felt like establishing some other characters. Alright, peace out!
Mario and Bowser: Frenemies Forever
Chapter Three
Created: 2/4/16
Disclaimer: Mario and co. Belong to Nintendo.
Mario was in the mens locker room, his doubles match was about to start in a few minutes.
He took out his signiture 'M' tennis racket and examined it. His fireball power shots had taken a toll on it. It was seared and black looking as opposed to the blue color it originally was.
"Raaaawwrr!" Bowser anounced, coming from the bathroom.
"Bowser, quit."
"Whatever, 'Man in Red'."
"You talking to me? Is that a new insult?"
"Well yeah, you're the only loser in here."
"I wasn't sure, Koopa. That sounded too nice coming from you. You going soft on me?"
"Plumber, the only thing that's soft is your crappy tennis racket. Its literally toast."
"What?"
Mario looked back at the racket. It was pactically crumbling in his hand.
"HELLO HOMEBOYS. LET'S HAVE A GREAT GAME!" Toad screamed into that megaphone again. He was standing that the door.
"Shut the heck up! Your voice has been annoying enough since the Gamecube days and I'll be darned if I have to hear it through a megaphone!" Bowser screamed back.
Mario found himself mentally agreeing again. Bowser was mean, but he sometimes had a point.
"Don't you remember that I had to have throat surgery after screaming so much in Mario Kart 64? You are going down for insulting my medical issues, Koopa scum!- Oh hey Mario." Toad ranted and then greeted cheerfully in that exact order.
"Uhg, didn't we have enough issues with these extra characters?!"
"Listen Toad. Me and Bowser need to 'talk', could you leave us?" Mario carefully said while nodding his head to the exit.
"Oh, okay Mario," Toad calmly replied. Then he picked up the megaphone, "Screw you, Bowser!"
He ran out of the door laughing. Bowser growled loudly while holding his ears. Mario accidentally dropped his racket in surprise at Toads random megaphone useage combined with the growling from Bowser.
*Crack*
The brittle and battle worn racket broke in half. Now Mario was in trouble. That racket had lasted every Mario Tennis game untill now.
"OH NO!" Mario dropped to the floor trying to pick up the pieces.
"Well what did you expect, plumber? That thing was more burnt than that time Kamek tried to grill steak- usng the castle's lava!"
Mario could help but to giggle a bit at the thought of that. Bowser had a wierd way of lightening up the mood, even if it was usually unintentional.
"What are you giggling about, mustache? We are screwed. Well, unless you can handle one of my spares…."
"Would you really do that for me, Bowser?" Mario said getting up.
"Look, you can't be my partner without a racket and I'd hate to lose because you're too cheap to replace your gear so-"
Bowser dramatically punched a locker, making the door fall off.
"Was that nessessary?"
"Yes. Now take this," Bowser said, reaching into the battered locker. He pulled out a racket that looked very simular to his own. It was green with a Bowser emblem in the middle.
"It's old, plumber. Be careful with it!" He motioned it towards Mario. Mario took it, only to be caught off guard by the weight. It considerably heavier than his usual racket.
"Uh, thanks. I guess I can get used to this.."
"Well, you'd better. We're up!" Bowser said, looking at the clock on the wall, " I may be sleep deprived because of last night but I can see that!"
Mario looked worried, Bowser had unknowingly reminded him of something.
"What? You don't like my undeserved generosity?" Bowser laughed.
"Uh no... It's just that last night, I thought I was being attacked by one of your 'Koopa Kanine Klamps', but that's besides the point- I had to lie to Luigi because of your phone call!"
"Huh? Oh you mean 'Green'? So?"
Mario gave him the side eye. Bowser pouted.
"Look, let's win this game and then you can apologize to him. Okay? I really don't want to lose against Toad..."
"What about Daisy?"
"Oh her? Listen, don't tell anyone I said this but... She can win over me anytime," Bowser winked. Mario suddenly felt disgusted.
"Let's get out of here..."
Mario and Bowser exited the locker rooms and entered the court area just as Lakitu started to announce the game. This was just a recreational match between Mario and friends so there wasn't a big crowd. Mario tried to spot Luigi from the bleachers but couldn't. What little audience there was was raving and ranting like it was the Super Mushroom Bowl. Lakitu was sitting in the umpire chair and spotted the duo. With everyone here, it was game time.
"Ladies and gentlemen...and Bowser!" Lakitu and Bowser exchanged nasty looks. That fact that Lakitu spoke through a megaphone ticked off Bowser extra
"Our first doubles, Mario and Bowser vs Princess Dasiy and Toad!"
As Lakitu announced that, Toad and Daisy entered the court. Daisy was dressed in her sports outfit while Toad was wearing a red bandana on his head. He was also twitching and foaming at the mouth. They got into position on court and Mario and Bowser did the same.
"The winner will face off against Yoshi and Shy Guy! First serve, Mario."
"Uh, Toad? You alright?" Mario asked. Toad definitely wasn't looking good. He seemed even more crazed than before. In fact, a Daisy didn't look so good either. He noticed her eyes were bloodshot and-
*Thwak*
The ball hit Mario in the face and laughter could be heard from the crowd. The excellent aim could only be attributed to Lakitu.
"I said- first serve Mario!" Lakitu clarified with a scowl. The 'enemy of my enemy is my friend' motto didn't apply here. Lakitu hated Mario and Bowser equally.
"Mario, didn't you hear? Pick it up and serve!" Bowser commanded.
Mario groaned but obeyed. The quicker the game was over, the sooner he could set things straight with Luigi. For now, it was show time.
To be continued...
Author note: Get Ready To Rumble! Next chapter at least. I just had a writing bug today and wanted to get a short chapter out. Sorry, no life lessons this time. Peace!
Mario and Bowser: Frenemies Forever
In which there is a mystery (Chapter 4)
Finished: 4/22/16
Disclaimer: I don't own Mario and co.
Author note: This series is back! I played around with the idea of more than on P.O.V. I hope it isn't confusing.
Luigi got himself together and finally entered the stadium. He realized he was late as he caught a glimpse of Mario getting hit by a ball. I hope this turns out alright for my brother, working with the enemy and all, he thought. He found a seat next to an unfortunately familiar face.
"Hello there, he he he!"
"Hello Boo. Uh, nice to see you."
"Nice to seeee yooou!" Boo sang.
Luigi signed and observed the game. He saw Toad and Daisy looking rather unhinged, and an impatient Bowser. He then saw Mario recovering and getting ready to serve.
Mario took a deep breath and swung. He shot towards Toad who immediately hit it back. Bowser intercepted at the net and attempted to lob it over Daisy's head. It seemed to work but then Daisy did a backflip made contact with the ball. It flew in between Mario and Bowser leaving a fiery trail.
"0-15!"
"H-how!?"
"I don't know either, plumber boy. Let's just win."
Mario served again but with a topspin towards Toad. Toad curved the ball around Bowser at the net. Mario saw a clear shot and attempted a flatshot but the added weight of Bowser's racket threw him off and he sliced the ball. It landed right in front of Daisy who deliver a nasty topspin shot down the line. Bowser did a mad dash and made contact. The ball flew towards them...
"Out! 0-30"
..and out of bounds.
"Way to go Bowser..." Mario groaned.
"Excuse me 'Mr. I can't do an easy flatshot'!"
"I'm new to your racket!"
"Mustache, you just aren't used to real sports equipment!"
As Bowser argued and Lakitu got someone to recover the ball. Mario wondered how Daisy and Toad were doing on the other side of the court. They were awfully quiet and rather well coordinated. Under usual circumstances the two could barely tolerate each other.
"Okay we have the ball. Let the game continue-" Lakitu scowled, "-Or else!"
After a few more rounds they managed to tie with Mario/Bowser having advantage. Mario served lighter than usual, wisely compensating for girth of Bowser's racket. The oserve went as planned this time. Daisy went for a simple shot and Bowser hugged the net. She made the mistake of serving directly to Bowser and he thanked her by sending a power shot her way. She managed to hit it back but force shoved her to the back. Bowser did a drop shot her way and not even her weird backflip thing could save it.
"Mario and Bowser win!" Lakitu announced begrudgingly.
"Great job!"
"Yeah, for me. You barely did anything, Mario. I hope we don't suffer when I have to serve and YOU have to take the net!"
Mario felt unsure. Bowser was carrying the team right now. He'd need to get completely comfortable with Bowser's racket and soon.
"Change!"
Luigi had to admit he was mildly impressed. Mario and Bowser weren't as awful together as he would have though. Mario even seemed to be doing okay with that strange Bowser racket he was using. Then he heard Lakitu call for them to change sides. Suddenly he saw Daisy mumbling as she toppled over. Toad started shaking, more like vibrating. He could heard hear him shrieking, "H-h-e-e-a-a-p-p?" Boy, Toad is shaking so much, I'm wondering if he's going to lift off to the moon, he thought.
"Umm, time out I guess. And get a medic!" Lakitu called.
Toad? Daisy? What is going on?! Luigi questioned himself. He got up. He had to check this out. Unfortunately the crowd was just as shaken by this and Luigi suddenly started to regret not being nearer to an exit. He was getting nowhere fast.
He saw Mario rushing to their aid as medical staff entered the court. Bowser rushed over too. Then one of the more animated crowd goers who happened to be a Whomp blocked Luigi's view.
"Uh- hey! Sir?"
"Ah..its noooo good. He he!" The boo next to him laughed.
"Hey, these are my friends involved here. Well except for Bowser but-"
"But whhhhhyy would you worry when it's all going according to plan?"
"Huh?"
The boo blushed.
"I guess I'm saying too much, he he!"
"Excuse me? Do you know something here?"
The boo looked away and Luigi got more agitated. It goes without saying that Luigi doesn't get along with these types. He felt helpless.
Some of the medics were examining the fallen Daisy. Others were trying restrain Toad. Within seconds, Toad was tazed and he fell over, joining Daisy in an unconscious state. Toad's megaphone fell out of his pocket and broke.
Bowser chucked. "Serves you right. Well, I mean it would if this wasn't a potentially life threatening situation..."
Mario gave Bowser a particularly nasty look.
"This is serious, Bowser. No games." Mario said sternly. Bowser found himself obeying for some reason.
"Give us space people! She's in shock!" one medic called.
"Oh what is happening-will they be okay?" Mario asked in a panic.
"We cannot say at the moment. They will need to be rushed to the Mushroom emergency room, pronto," one medic answered. Just then sirens could be heard.
"All, right show's over..." Lakitu announced bored.
"This cannot be happening..." Mario muttered as he watched medics cart Toad and Daisy away to ambulances.
"So. Does this mean we win?" Bowser asked and immediately regretted.
Mario turned to him with fiery eyes. Before Mario could seriously hurt Bowser, someone ran on the court screaming an horrible cry that could be easily heard over the crowd and commotion.
"NOooooOoOOOOooo!"
"No, Shyguy. Don't throw your life away over this. It's just a game!" Yoshi pleaded as he followed him on court.
"No no no no no no no. This was my last chance. I can never play again!" Shyguy ran to the net and cried profusely.
"Please, there will be other times!" Yoshi called as he ran to him. Everyone else on field either awkwardly stared or ignored. The crowd was too busy ripping themselves apart to notice.
"No, they simply don't play tennis where I'm going!" Shy guy dramatically pulled out a soda and a pack of Mentos."
"Ohmygoodness I love those!" Lakitu shouted. He ran from the umpire chair to Shyguy in matter of seconds and snatched the items away. In a frenzied state, he combined the soda and Mentos in his mouth, the resulting foam spraying everywhere.
"Umm. What just happened?" Yoshi asked.
"Yeah. You mean doing that won't make you explode or something?" Shyguy asked.
"Shyguy, of course not. Why would you...oh my-"
Bowser and Mario stepped up.
"What was this all about?" Bowser complained. "I didn't know this was a drama story!"
Mario jabbed him in the ribs in an unplayful way and glared. Bowser shot back the same look.
"Are you guys okay?" Mario asked with mixed emotions.
"No! I'm moving to Australia right after the game. This was my last change to play tennis because the sport is illegal there! I know it's true, I read in on the Internet!" Shyguy got on his knees and tears started to fall again.
"Shyguy..." Bowser uncharacteristically paused to choose his words carefully. "That's not true- at all pal. It's a big sport there."
"Yeah," Mario joined in, "You must have gotten lied to online. Or umm...what's the word?"
"You mean trolled." Yoshi said.
"Garden trolls lied to me. Got it!" Shyguy said now with a look of determination.
"No, it's garden gnomes," Mario corrected.
"Gnomes lied to me on the Internet?"
"No- Never mind. Have a safe trip, Shyguy," Mario knew it was best to drop that topic.
"Okay now this is just strange instead of dramatic..." Bowser shrugged.
"Hey- the game is over. Leave!" Lakitu interrupted.
Lakitu was covered in soda foam, making him look more rabid than usual. The gang took one look at him and made the right choice.
Luigi felt like he was being tortured amongst the wild crowd, unable to move or see what was going on.
"Cheer up! He he," Boo smiled.
Luigi shot back a ghastly look and kept silent.
"Okay fine...I will admit it...I love you," Boo said simply.
"What?!" Luigi gasped.
"Just kidding. He he. It's a set up. A conspiracy. Who would want Mario and Bowser together? What's next? Cats and dogs living together? Mass hysteria!" Boo laughed playfully.
"Boo. Be straight with me!" Luigi warned. Boo blushed again.
"Okay, weegee. The plot was to ruin the game. Got the info from trusted sources!"
"Soooo, Bowser did this?" Luigi asked. Boo was strange and joked around alot, but Luigi had no reason to assume this was a lie.
Boo shrugged. "I don't know. I just know what I know. Hehe."
"Well I know that this scheme has Koopa written all over it!" Luigi suddenly shouted. "I HAVE to get out of here! Could..you help me I'm some way?"
"Okay, why didn't you say so?"
Boo suddenly grabbed Luigi's arm. Before Luigi could react, the was a blinding flash!
Poof!
Next thing he knew, he was in the parking lot outside with Boo holding on to him.
"Wha- of course. Teleporting... You can let me go now, Boo."
"Umm, of course! Hehe!"
"I'm going to the hospital uh, thanks..."
"You don't want any help?"
"I'm not saying I dislike you on principle or anything but, I want to be alone..." Luigi said more coldly than he meant.
"Oh..." Boo sulked and slowly walked (floated?) away.
"I mean wait!" Luigi called back, "I'm being rude. I don't handle stressful situations that well and- I didn't mean to come off like that!"
Boo turned around. Luigi continued.
"You did just reveal what was going and and save me from the crowd," Luigi smiled.
"Soooo, we can be the 'Scare Pair' again?" Boo asked.
Luigi was impressed with the fact that Boo remembered Mario Party 6. "Sure, uh. Partner. One thing. I left my phone at home. Could you text Mario for me?"
"Annnyyyy thing for you!"
As Mario, Bowser, and Yoshi left the stadium-
"I have so much to worry about right now. First, I need to head to the hospital," Mario said.
"Me too," Yoshi said. "I don't even know what's happening, but if something was tough enough to knock Daisy out, It's serious business."
"Yeah..come to think of it-" Mario turned sharply to Bowser. "You wouldn't have anything to do with this, would you?"
Bowser was taken back. "Me?"
"Hey, Bowser would have reason to rig your match," Yoshi half whispered in Mario's ear.
"I heard that. And I did not! What makes me the first suspect?"
"You're evil?" Mario answered annoyed.
"Well yeah but...Toad weirds me out and Daisy? You know I don't mess with her! I prefer Mushroom Kingdom Princesses, you know!"
"So he's xenophobic too!" Yoshi whispered again.
"I can hear you, dinosaur breath! I win my matches fair and square! Look, Mario do you believe me or not?"
Mario scratched his head. Bowser did seem surprised at the strangeness of Toad and Daisy. Also he knew (or hoped) that Bowser would know better than to truly hurt his friends. Still, he couldn't seem too friendly with Bowser. Yoshi was present and much like Luigi, Mario hadn't really shared the extent of their relationship with him. Like usual it was time for Mario to play peacekeeper.
"I can't say for sure if I know anything so let's just drop it for now and see what the doctors say. Also, Bowser are you coming with me- I mean-" Mario immediately regretted that.
"Mario, this is BOWSER. Why would you want him to come?" Yoshi asked suspiciously.
Before Mario could answer, his phone made a text message sound. Saved by technology he thought, as he checked it. It was from an unknown number?
Message: Hello bro, dis is Luigi. I'm heading 2 the hospital. I need to talk 2 u there. Btw, I think Bowser has something 2 do w/ dis! Watch out! See u there.
Mario looked up from the phone and then to Bowser and then to Yoshi. They both looked to Mario expectantly. A choice had to be made.
To be continued.
Author note 2: Cliff hanger! Will Toad and Daisy be alright? Is Bowser innocent? Can Mario hide his friendship or friendemieship (That is a thing, right?) with Bowser? What is Luigi and Boo up to? Stay tuned.
Mario and Bowser: Frenemies Forever
Aww, they do care! (Chapter 5)
Created: 2/15/17
Disclaimer: I don't own Mario and friends.
Author's note: I'm back! Be sure to read the notes at the bottom.
Luigi and Boo entered the hospital, Luigi shaken and anxious and Boo passive.
"I haven't been in a hospital since forever!" Boo blurted out.
Luigi thought about a Boo wouldn't need a hospital unless...well his mind didn't want to go there. Not with his friends in critical condition.
"Let's just find their rooms," Luigi half-yelled over the confusion in the lobby.
The waiting room was more of a chaos room, Mushroom Kingdom citizens of all types were standing around in a mild panic. Nurses and doctors repeatedly crossed past the lobby to either wing of the hospital, all in a hurry and often carrying supplies and/or wheel chaired patients. Luigi felt in his gut that something was wrong.
"They sure are busy today!" Boo yelled back as the reached the front desk. The nurse Toad inside looked back at them in horror.
"What's going on miss?" Luigi asked.
The nurse screamed and retreated somewhere behind. As if that scream was a wake up call, some of the people waiting in the lobby screamed. Then other people screamed because those people were screaming. Several Bob-ombs lit themselves up. Koopas retreated in shells. Monty moles attempted to burrow through the ground, which didn't turn out well with the concrete floor. Whomps and Thwomps fell to the floor, further damaging the concrete. Shyguys and Toads well...they don't have special abilities so they just screamed normally, but at least they didn't damage the concrete!
After everyone was done freaking out for no reason, it randomly got silent. Everyone stopped and stared at each other in confusion, except for the nurses and doctors who continued to busily scurry about.
"Oh uh I forgot to mention, Luigi," Boo mumbled embarrassingly, "People are usually scared of Boos in hospitals. It's in bad taste or something? I'm so sorry!" Boo turned to Luigi and gave him the "forgive me please" eyes.
Luigi blushed. "Aww, how could I not forgive a face like- er uh, wait what?"
Luigi didn't know what was going on but...well, it was more pleasant this time.
"WHO DO YOU WANT, ME OR BOWSER!?"
"Yoshi, what are you doing?"
"Sorry, Mario. I'm on the phone," Yoshi whispered while holding his hand to the phone speaker. "And I was just reciting what happened before to Birdo."
"But that's not how it happened-"
"-And so Mario was like, 'Yoshi, you are the best' and you see Birdo, this is why you gotta love Mario..."
Mario tuned out the rest of Yoshi's revealing conversation and stared out of the bus window. They were on a route speeding towards the hospital and fast. Mario had made a tough decision but he had no choice...maybe. It was for the greater good and he couldn't send the wrong idea to Yoshi. Besides, Bowser was used to doing things on his own anyway, right?
Or at least Mario wished he could reason that way. He pulled out his phone and stared at the contacts list. He had a few contacts of past enemies that would made the Princess shrug in polite disagreement, but only one would make her question his heroic integrity.
Mario texted Bowser.
"*nervous emoji*"
A moment later. "What, plumber?"
"U mad?"
"I'm busy."
"*sad face emoji*"
"Enough mustache, speak English to me!"
"Bowser, I'm so sorry. I just want to to know that-"
The bus skid to a halt right before Mario finished typing. Not that he knew what to say anyway. Yoshi jumped in excitement.
"Yes, this bus has hit a new record on the amount of potholes hit. Remember last time we kissed right as we went over that construction zone?"
"Excuse me?!"
"Shh, Mario! I'm on the phone, remember? Okay, I gotta go Birdo, my friends are in danger and Bowser's definitely behind it all. Bye!"
Mario was scowling until he heard that last part. Suddenly he knew how to end that text. He quickly sent the message while exiting the bus.
"Bowser, I'm so sorry. I just want to to know that- I know you didn't do this. Meet me at the hospital please!"
Mario waited. No immediate response. He walked to the hospital entrance and Yoshi followed with a more serious demeanor than before. Yoshi was playful and kind natured, but deathly serious about the well being of friends. Mario would have to forget about Bowser for now and focus on other issues, he recalled a text from Luigi saying he would he would be-
"Bro! You're here!"
Luigi greeted him from the lobby area. Mario noticed a lot of people standing around confusingly and the hospital staff hurrying along and ignoring everything but their jobs. Also, the concrete floor was in rough shape. Weird.
"Luigi? What's going on?"
"Uh, we had some hiccups when we got here but it's okay now. A nurse will lead us to Toad and Daisy soon."
"We?"
"Yeah, who else is here?" Yoshi asked.
"Well..."
"Hehehehe," someone crackled.
"What the-?" Mario and Yoshi started.
"Guys, calm down. It's Boo, but invisible. That's how I sent you that text, remember?"
"Ok well, why? Don't you know what happens when Boos visit hospitals?"
"Yes, bro. I sure figured that out," Luigi rolled his eyes. "Anyway, Boo helped me get here quick from the tennis match. I didn't have enough on me for the the Mushroom bus anyway."
"Thats what we took though," Yoshi said. "Did you know he hit more potholes than the previous record?"
"Yaaaay!" Boo cheered, making Mario and Yoshi jump again. "Oh yeah I'm invisable. Sorry?"
Just then, a nurse approached. "Okay, you can visit the two. Follow me," she stated matter of factly and without looking up from her clipboard. Mario and the rest complied silently. Then Mario felt a buzz, his phone. He checked it expectantly.
"It's about time you got some sense in ya, plumber. I'll meet you on the roof in an hour. Be ready. *evil emoji*"
Mario smiled, feeling suddenly better, but then he worried. How would he pull this off with Yoshi AND his brother around? And what would be the case with Daisy and Toad?
To be continued...
Lessons and fun facts:
-Screaming often makes others scream...for some reason.
-Kissing while riding a bumpy bus in a construction zone will not end well.
-Only the bestest of friends meet you on the roof!
-This being written the day after Valentine's Day is a coincidence, trust me.
-I've never stated Boo's gender on purpose.