Mash-Up in the Mushroom Kingdom (Part 1)

Setting: Mushroom Kingdom

Sub-setting: Peach's Castle

Sevin, Julia, & Silky: *are suddenly shot out of a Warp Pipe and land in the courtyard*

Julia: Wha...Where are we?

Sevin: Looks like the Mushroom Kingdom. *hears numerous Toads murmuring* It appears we're not welcome either.

???: We'll see about that, I say!

Silky: Hm? *sees a Toad with a cane and a grey mustache* Hey, you're Toadsworth!~

Toadsworth: Indeed!

???: Visitors? How pleasant!~

Toadsworth: Ah, the Princess!

Julia: Looking as elegant as always, your majesty!~

Peach: Thank you, ma'am. Could you please give us your names?

Silky: I'm Silky!~

Sevin: The name's Sevin.

Julia: Call me Julia!~

Toadsworth: What a delight having guests here! Are you here on a vacation?

Silky: No sir, but something teleported us here.

Toadsworth: An accident? I know just the fellows to help you out. Follow me. *starts leading them through the castle*

Silky: (Hm...I hope hun's alright...I wonder where he ended up...)

Meanwhile...

VoiceMan: *is tossed out of a Warp Pipe and into the courtyard of a large and dark castle* Rrgh! Talk about a rough landin'. *looks around* Oh this place just screams "EEEEEEVIIIIIIL!!!" *starts walking throughout the castle*

???: *sees VM* Hey, you there!

VoiceMan: Eh?

???: What's a punk like you doin' in dad's big bad castle?!

VoiceMan: Does it look like I care, ya little brat?

???: You're talkin' to Bowser Jr, the future king!

VoiceMan: Unless you get dethroned first, then you're done for good!

Bowser Jr: You can't say that to me, meanie! *tosses a hammer at VM*

VoiceMan: *deflects it* Look, kid, just run on back to your toy room and keep playin'. Maybe you'll hatch some crazy plan that'll fail.

Bowser Jr: I can't believe you said that to me! Just wait 'til I tell dad on you! *runs away*

VoiceMan: Hey, waitaminute! (Dammit, he's gone!) Might as well have fun. *hears crying* Oh boy...*sees a Thwomp sobbing* Aaaw, what's the matter?

Thwomp: Every time the Mario Bros. get under me, I'm always too late and miss! My training ends up a waste of time!

VoiceMan: Nottaworry! Ol' Voice is gonna fix that right up! Training will get you NOWHERE at times, so ya gotta make adjustments! *adds thrusters to the Thwomp's sides*

Thwomp: *pounds the ground, but at a much faster rate* Hey, thanks a bunch! Do me a favor and do the same to my brothers, will ya? I'll pay ya back one way or another!

VoiceMan: Not a problem for me, so consider it done! *leaves and starts to add thrusters to all the Thwomps*

Meanwhile, in a throne room...

Bowser Jr: Daddy! Some meanie's invading the castle!

???: Don't worry, son, we'll see who this guy is. *activates a monitor and sees VM helping the Thwomps* Huh?! What's he doin' to my Thwomps?! *gets up* That's it! I'm kickin' out this snot-nosed punk! *goes to find VM*

Meanwhile...

VoiceMan: *finishes the job* Whoo! That oughta help you guys out!

???: HEY!!!

Thwomp: I-It's King Bowser! And he sure sounds angry! Good luck, pal!

Bowser: What do you think you're doing to my minions?!

VoiceMan: Calm down, your mightiness, just aiding your poorly-trained lackies.

Bowser: WHAT?! You sayin' I do a bad job at training them?!

VoiceMan: Well, given the fact that they all fail at gettin' rid of the Mario Bros, I'd say "yes".

Bowser: *snorts steam* ALRIGHT, THAT'S IT!!! *punches VM with all his might*

VoiceMan: *chomps on his fist*

Bowser: GRAAAAH!!! *shakes him off* YOU LITTLE GOODY-GOODY TWO-SHOES!!!

VoiceMan: Goody-goody two-shoes? I help your minions in trying better and THIS is how you thank me? Yeesh!

Bowser: Look, bub, these are MY minions, and-*notices something* Hey, wait a sec! *looks closer at VM* Is it just me, or did we tangle once or twice before?

VoiceMan: Nah, it's just you. These Thwomps were just BEGGING for assistance, so I answered their call and lended a hand.

Bowser: *crosses arms* Oh yeah? How?

VoiceMan: Remember how the Bros. get past them? I helped them pound FASTER and HARDER.

Thwomp: It's true, boss!

Bowser: *sees the thrusters* ...Fine. But my son said that you're trouble, so I'll be keepin' an eye on you.

VoiceMan: No worries, your hot-headedness. I'll be helpin' all I can.

Bowser: Look, bub, I don't need any help!

VoiceMan: On account of how bad your other current minions SUCK, it don't look like you don't.

Bowser: FINE! GIVE 'EM WHAT THEY WANT!!! But if I find one more report from Jr, you're TOAST, buster!

VoiceMan: Aye-aye, Lord Bowser. *bows*

Bowser: ...You actually givin' your loyalty to me? Did I just see you bow? *laughs* Ain't that precious! Anyway...DON'T. SCREW THIS. UP. Understand?

VoiceMan: Got it locked-n-loaded no problem. Those Bros. are as good as crushed. *goes to fix the cannons*

Bowser: *sighs* I need a break...Son, you're in charge while I'm gone. Keep that new guy in check. *leaves the castle*

Bowser Jr: You got it, dad! *goes to the throne room and falls asleep in the throne*

Meanwhile...

Peach: Silky, Sevin, Julia, meet Mario and Luigi, the protectors of the Mushroom Kingdom.

Mario & Luigi: Hello!~ *both tip their hats*

Silky: *giggles* It's always such a pleasant sight seeing you two!~ It gives a strong sense of hope!~

Sevin: Though that's not always the case. I heard they got kidnapped by Bowser once.

Julia: Yeah, but Peach saved the day!~ But all-in-all, Mario and Luigi are the SINGLE greatest duo in HISTORY!~

Sevin: And that goes without saying.

Peach: Hey, Silky, I heard you say something about "hun"...I assume that's your spouse, correct?

Silky: Yes ma'am!~ He's a brave and noble knight in shining armor!~ *sighs in admiration*

Julia: Daddy's capable of many dangerous feats, like surviving the depths of the underworld, being shattered in ice, bathing in a pool of lava, and even splitting an ENTIRE VOLCANO IN HALF!~

Peach: Oh, is that so? Perhaps I can meet him one day...

Sevin: At least he's got manners.

Toadsworth: So, what's his name?

Silky: His name is VoiceMan, the Hero-Knight of Life!~

Peach: He sounds very honorable.

Sevin: Well, he certainly has his flaws, but they're offset by his immense power. He's accomplished the impossible, I tell you.

Toadsworth: What kind of power? As in political? Royal? Psychic?

Julia: Daddy's amazing physical strength is his absolute greatest attribute!~ He can lift buildings with ease!~

Peach: Oh my! He must be incredibly muscular to have that strength!

Sevin: You see, your highness...Let's say you shouldn't judge a book by its cover.

Peach: So, he's not that bulky?

Silky: Well, more like the OPPOSITE of bulky...He's rather scrawny, but you'll see.

Meanwhile...

Bowser: Ugh...*returns to his castle and sees incredibly heavily armored walls and gigantic weapons mounted on the walls* What the...?! *rushes inside* WHERE IS THAT NEW GUY?!

VoiceMan: *is wearing his Hero-Knight outfit* Oh, what's up, Bowz?

Bowser: *points to VM* YOU, sir, DESERVE A RAISE!!! What's your name, anyway?!

VoiceMan: Just call me VoiceMan...O King of Awesomeness. *grins maliciously*

Bowser: *laughs* You're my new best minion, VoiceMan!

VoiceMan: Wha- "minion"? I upgrade your ENTIRE castle, and I get the title of "minion"? Come on, man!

Bowser: You'll be a Herald, then! *pins a badge on him* Good job on gettin' things done, but this had BETTER work on crushin' the Bros, or you're FIRED!!!

VoiceMan: No worries, Bowz! Besides, if they get through, they'll have to deal with ME.

Bowser: Well, what can you do?

VoiceMan: I'm the Hero-Knight of Life, meaning I can drain my enemies' health and turn it against them or heal myself. I can even heal allies with the cost of my own health. If all else fails, I can fire the Aura Cannon, a ginormous laser that will supercharge all allies and get rid of all enemies, but also drain my health drastically.

Bowser: So, you can turn the plumbers' health into damage? *chuckles* Perfect! Oh, and I'm sending you on a special mission.

VoiceMan: Name it, I'm on it!

Bowser: Capture Princess Peach for me!

VoiceMan: Consider her yours, Bowz. *leaves*

Bowser: *laughs* VICTORY WILL BE MINE!!!

Meanwhile...

Silky: *sees VM* Here he is now!~

VoiceMan: Knock knock! It's me!~

Peach: *sees the outfit* Uh...

Toadsworth: Mr. VoiceMan! Why aren't you wearing shoes?! Where are your manners?!

VoiceMan: I dunno, did you check your mother's room? *laughs*

Toadsworth: OH!!! How rude! This ruffian is your husband?!

Silky: O-Oh, I'm terribly sorry about this, sir!

Sevin: Voice! Stop this right now!

VoiceMan: Talk all you want, bro! You ain't scarin' me!

Peach: Is he always like this?

Sevin: Not normally. He's usually scared to death of me!

Julia: D-Daddy, this talk-back attitude you have...Are you turning into a bad guy?

VoiceMan: Well, let THIS little baby tell ya! *sticks out the badge*

Peach: Hey, that looks like...Bowser?

VoiceMan & Bowser: DID SOMEONE PAGE THE KING OF AWESOME?!

Bowser: *crashes in and laughs*

Silky: You're with BOWSER?! How could you?!

VoiceMan: Sorry, babe! Got business to finish!

Sevin: You fiend! What did you do to him?!

Julia: WHAT DID YOU DO TO MY DADDY?!

Bowser: Hey, I didn't do a THING, missy! Your old man bailed and joined the Koopa Troop as my Herald, so say goodbye to your papa! *laughs*

Silky: *looks at VM, crying* H-Hun...Please don't leave me...

VoiceMan: See ya, wouldn't wanna be ya! *nabs Peach and flies off with Bowser to his castle*

Silky: N-No...This can't be happening! *hugs Sevin and cries on his shoulder*

Sevin: Believe it. Your husband joined the dark side.

Julia: What are we gonna do?!

Toadsworth: Somehow Bowser turned your father into that no-good ruffian, so hopefully Master Mario and Master Luigi can turn him back around.

Sevin: Count me in. Besides, VoiceMan can't resist a fight against the God of Darkness.

Silky: I'll go too! He's my husband, so I call getting my hands on him first!

Julia: Don't forget ME, mommy!

Toadsworth: Good luck to the five of you and make it back with VoiceMan all in one piece.

Sevin, Julia, Silky, Mario, & Luigi: Yeah!

TO BE CONTINUED...