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Rough doodle while I'm still resting, been watching a lot of Mario Party Jamboree and Bowser is finally playable.. Daisy never forgives, Daisy never forgets
The betrayal
Chapter 4
(Picture not mine)
I crossed my arms in front of my chest as all the koopalings sat in front of me with the biggest puppy eyes they could make. "Y'all want to play a prank on your dad but need my help figuring out what type" I said trying not to smile looking down at the kids as they nodded eagerly. "Yes please mama y/n!!" They pleaded. I smiled and shock my head "alright" I started "Yay!" They cheered "But! Remember if Bowser starts a chase everyone for themselves deal?" I asked the koopalings nodded, I gently sat down and the koopalings and I started to plan the prank for their father. "This prank is perfect!" Lemmy said with a smile as he looked up at me from my lap "almost as perfect as me!" Wendy said flipping her bow "perfect you? don't make me laugh" Roy chuckled pushing his sisters shoulder making Wendy growl and push Roy back as the other koopalings cheered. "Ok ok no fighting!" I said leaning over and putting a hand between the two. Wendy and Roy huffed before looking away from each other. "Ok if we want this plan to work how are we going to get the water guns?" Ludwig asked "someone has to go to the wizard" Morton huffed "I'll do it" Iggy said as he got up "I'll help!" Larry yelled getting up and following Iggy out the door. I felt weight on my side, I looked down to see Jr leaning against me "you ok bud?" I asked as I rubbed his shoulder "Papa's seemed upset lately. Do you think this will cheer him up?" Jr asked, looking up at me with sad eyes. I gently rubbed his head "of course. He gets pranked by all his children. I bet he'll laugh '' I said with a smile Jr quickly got happy. "We got the water guns and they're full!" Larry cheered as him and Iggy walked into the room with their arms filled with loaded water guns. "Sweet! Let the fun begin!" Lemmy said as he grabbed a water gun. I smiled "alrighty kiddos let's go prank your father" I said with a evil smile all the koopalings cheered.
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The koopalings and I stood behind a corner of the hall staring into the throne room watching Bowser command his soldiers with Kamek. I smiled "alrighty my children ready-" I started as we all aimed our water guns at Bowser "aim" Kamek looked back before smiling and stepping away from bowsers side "FIRE!" was all Bowser heard before he got soaked. Bowser eyes filled with rage "ALRIGHT WHOS IDEA WAS-" Bowser stopped his rage rant when he saw y/n and the koopalings with water guns laughing. Bowser felt a smirk on his lips "Everyone but y/n and my kids get out" Bowser growled and everyone in the room got out of there as quickly as they could. "Now to deal with all of you" Bowser growled his voice was cold, glaring at y/n and the koopalings making them freeze "no need to be angry Bowser the kids thought it would be fun to prank you" y/n said hoping it would calm him down. Bowser got down on all fours "SCATTER!!!" Junior yelled and all koopalings and y/n took off "GET BACK HERE!" Bowser laughed as he cashed all nine of them.
~One hour later~
Bowser was walking around his castle halls with his arms filled with his children looking for y/n. "How is it I could find all of you who lived in this castle all your life's but I can't find a human who just came here two days ago?" Bowser asked out loud only to freeze a second later to hear a small chuckle. Bowser looked up to see y/n clinging to a pillar smiling at Bowser "I found you my Dove" Bowser purred "Mama y/n climb!!" The koopalings yelled/laughed, making y/n quickly try to climb more up the pillar. Suddenly y/n felt something on her back then she was yanked back. Bowser had jumped up and bit the back of her dress. Y/n looked past her shoulder to see Bowser snout and her dress between bowsers teeth. "That's cheating!" Y/n laughed as she wiggled around making all the koopalings laugh up at her and their father who had a bit of pink on his cheeks. Y/n was happy the way she was being held by the back waistline of her dress. Bowser walked through out the halls growling at anyone staring at him for to long. "Looks like we lost" y/n said down to the kids who all huffed "well papa did you have a little bit of fun?" Junior asked "yes thank you all" Bowser said through his teeth. Bowser knew if he opened his mouth y/n would fall and he didn't want that. "Dad when are going to put us down?! It cramped!" Wendy whined as she push Roy away from her. Roy growled and but her making her scream then start hitting him. Iggy sighed y/n was trying to separate them Bowser just sighed before crouching down and letting all the children down before reaching up and gently grabbing y/n before he let go of her and gently placed her on her feet before pulling Wendy and Roy away from each other. "Dog pile on Papa!" Junior yelled before all the koopalings jumped on him knocking him on his shell y/n just laughed at the scene playing out In Front of her. Bowser and the koopalings looked at her "you think this is funny do ya? Well get over here!" Bowser laughed and he grabbed y/n and brought her into his arms as he held all his children and her in his arms smiling. Not many got to see the not scary side of Bowser and those who do are either really close to him or see it by accident and will take the secret to their grave. Kamek smiled as he watched from the shadows.
The betrayal Chapter 3
Bowser x female reader
As soon as the dining room doors were opened y/n saw 8 koopalings yelling over each other at the large dining table. "Quiet!" Bowser yelled They all looked over at Bowser and Y/n."y/n dear meet my kids Larry, Morton, Wendy, Iggy, Roy, Lemmy, Ludwig and Bowser Jr" Bowser said, suddenly all the koopalings pointed at y/n "It's you!" They yelled in unison y/n blinked for a second then it dawned on her. "I SAVED YOUR KIDS?!" Y/n yelled as she quickly looked up at Bowser who smiled down at her "Yes. I've liked you for a while. I only kidnapped Peach to get closer to you then my children told me you saved them from Mario's rage and the fire. I knew you would be the perfect wife and mother." Bowser said confidently.
~Flashback~
Fire was everywhere. Bowser had just kidnapped Peach again and everything was up in flames. Y/n and Luigi were looking through the burning building trying to find Mario or anyone else that was trapped. Soon y/n and Luigi came to the throne room where Mario was yelling at some koopalings "We have to get them out before the fire gets worse! Jump from the window" Y/n said running past Luigi. Mario had cornered the koopalings y/n shoves him "This place is going up in smoke, get your angry head out of the clouds!" Y/n growled as she shoved him before Mario could say anything Luigi grabbed him and started pulling him towards the window. Y/n turned towards the 8 koopalings "Look we have to get out of here unless you want to go up in flames ok?" Y/n asked, coughing a little "we don't listen to you!" The grey koopaling growled before y/n spoke she saw a piece of wood falling towards the koopalings she quickly got closer to them and caught the falling wood the koopalings looked shocked. "Look, we don't have time to argue, we have to go now!" Y/n huffed as she threw the wood to the side. The koopalings nodded before going to the window suddenly the girl koopalings foot got stuck "Go! I'll help her!" Y/n yelled as she leaned down keeping the young koopaling get her foot unstuck but the other koopalings stayed near. Y/n quickly picked up the girl before looking at the window where the other koopalings where she huffed "Sorry about this!" Y/n said before running full force arm spread out grabbing all the koopalings somehow and falling out the window. All the koopalings held on to y/n tightly as they fell, soon they landed on something soft and squishy they had landed on a mushroom house's roof. The koopalings quickly let go of y/n and ran to their ship as y/n ran to find the Bros.
~end of flashbacks~
Y/n was shocked "hehe well it's nice to actually meet y'all and not jumping out a window" y/n said rubbing the back of her neck. Bowser picked y/n up and walked over towards the table placing her in the chair beside his. Y/n looked at the koopalings and then Bowser before smiling to herself and digging into the dinner listening to the koopalings talk about their day and activities. 'i hate my cousin but I'll have to thank him one day..' y/n thought to herself.
The betrayal Chapter 2
Bowser x female reader
The air grew hotter the closer we got closer to bowsers castle. Y/n sat there sweating in her overalls "when we get to the castle I'll have Kamek get you some clothes and get you a bath ready" Bowsers deep voice made y/n jump she looked up at him "why?" She asked, "Easy can't have my guest get rashes because of sweat" Bowser said proudly Y/n nodded. As Bowser walked over the bridge above the lava he gently tilted the cage and y/n plopped into his crawled hand, once he made sure she was out he placed her on his left shoulder he threw the cage into the lava. Y/n sat there on his shoulder before grabbing his horn "If ya wanted to hold me so bad why did you bring the cage?!" Y/n angrily asked the giant koopa. Bowser just chuckled before moving his eye to look at her "you really think peach was going to let me touch her much less hold her? Plus it was easier to do" Bowser shrugged. Soon Bowser walked into his throne room, he sent his troops off to their normal duties. Bowser gently cupped his hand around y/ns waist and pulled her off his shoulder and gently placed her in front of him. "Kamek!" Bowser yelled as he sat down on his throne soon a magikoopa in a blue robe came flying into the room. "Yes your majesty" Kamek bowed. Bowser pointed down at at y/n Kamek followed the point before his eyes looked on the woman, he recognized her she usually hung out with the plumbers. "Y/n is going to be living here from now on. Get her some clothes and a room ready and tonight she'll have supper with me and my children" Bowser said. Kamek nodded before flying down to y/ns level "Dear may I measure you?" Kamek asked y/n slowly nodded Kamek quickly started to get y/ns measurements. "Your clothes and room will be done soon let's get you in the bath" Kamek said before him and y/n poofed off to the bathroom. "Ok into the bath with you!" Kamek sang as he flicked his wand and water filled the large pool sized tub. 'please don't tell me he'll be in here while I get in the bath..' y/n thought to her self as she watched the magikoopa hang a towel on the rack. "Nonsense dear I will leave and only return when you call me when your done so I can give you your clothes" Kamek smiled making y/n jump and stare at him "y-you can read minds?!" Y/n asked making Kamek chuckle "Yes dear! Now I'm off to get your room and clothes ready. Just say my name and I'll come back with your clothes for tonight" Kamek said before bowing then poofing off. Y/n just let out a sign before getting ready for the bath.
After the bath~
Y/n was wrapped up in the large towel Kamek left for her after she dried herself off. Y/n made sure the towel was wrapped all around her before yelling "Kamek!" A second later Kamek poofed in front of her with a folded clothes with shoes and jewelry in his hands "Heres tonights outfit once you've gotten dressed a shyguy will walk you down to the dining room and someone will come for your dirty clothes so just leave them" Kamek said with a smile then handing y/n the clothes before poofing off again. Y/n quickly got into everything she was given because she didn't want Bowser to get angry if she made him wait for to long. Once y/n was fully dressed she looked at her self in the giant mirror "wow this is amazing.." she said as she twisted her body to look at her self. She quickly snapped out of her shocked state and walked over to the door and opened it making the shyguy by the door jump "oh I'm sorry I didn't mean to frighten you!" Y/n apologized to the shyguy who just shock his head. He grabbed y/ns hand and quickly started walking dragging y/n along with him. Once they got down the stairs y/n could see Bowser growling at some smaller koopas but stopped as y/n and shyguy got closer to them shyguy let y/ns hand go before bowing and running off.
(Drawing is mine background isn't)
Bowser froze for a second before smiling "you look lovely this evening shall we head to supper now my children are excited to see you again" Bowser said as he leaned down gently grasped y/ns small hand and brought it to his snap and kissed the back of her hand. "Bowser before we go in why did you want me for a peace treaty?" Y/n asked the koopa king "you'll see" Bowser said as he opened the dining room doors.
The Betrayal chapter 1
Bowser x female reader
Silence filled the large open area where the mushroom kingdom edge meets the dark lands. Bowser stood at his full height at 10 ft 2 inches glaring down at the Mario Bros and Y/n with a cage with peach in it beside his knee. "Choose Mario. Peach or y/n. Choose y/n you'll never see peach again, choose Peach and you'll never see y/n again and all you have to do is sign the paper for a peace treaty" Bowser said with a smug smile with a paper and pen in hand. "Mario!" Peach cried "Mario don't we can figure something else out!" Luigi begged his brother. Mario looked at peach, Bowser and then y/n "Mario-" y/n started before she was harshly pushed down In front of bowser's feet. Y/n slowly pushed her self up on to her knees looking back at Mario as he signed the paper before looking up at Bowser. He smiled darkly before leaning down opening Peach's cage, she quickly crawled out then got up and ran into Mario's arms. "In you go dear" Bowser said gently curling a large scaly finger under y/ns chin. Tears rolled down y/ns cheeks before she crawled into the open cage, she sat down and locked her arms around her legs to her chest. Bowser shut the cage door before picking up the cage "Y/n I -" mario started "save the sob story Mario." Y/n snapped. "Thank you for the peace treaty" Bowser said with a smile looking down at the girl in the cage in his arms as he and his troops started to walk back to his castle.
Bowser x reader pt2 meeting Bowser
Soon the clown car came to a stop and Junior looked down and smiled at me "Don't move I'ma get my papa!" Junior said cheerfully as he jumped out of the clown car disappearing from my view. "PAPA!" I heard Junior yell "JUNIOR!!!" a load voice roared I froze 'this isn't real this isn't real this is a dream.. come on y/n wake up!' I thought to my self as I closed my eyes as the ground began to shake.
Bowser quickly ran to his small son he gently scooped his son up into his large hands and gently held him close to his snout. "Boy where have you been?! You've been missing all day!" Bowser growled as he pulled his son way from him to look at him. "Sorry Papa.. it's just I wanted to find you a perfect birthday present and I did!"Junior said happily as he jumped down from his father's hands and quickly ran to his clown car. "She was very nice to me, she's really pretty too and she knows my name!" Junior said with a smile "She?" Bowser asked as he walked closer to his son's clown car, Junior smiled as he tipped his clown are and a young pudgy woman rolled out and landed right in front of Bowser. Y/n looked up and her e/c eyes locked on Bowser glowing lava red eyes. Bowser had to admit she was pretty/cute. All the koopa guards ran over and pointed their weapons at y/n making her freeze up as she looked around in fear Junior growled and ran and hugged her back "Don't hurt her!" He growled as he shot a small fire ball at one of the guards. "LOWER YOUR WEAPONS!" Bowser growled making all the guards jump before they lowered their weapons for their king. Bowser leaned down and stuck out his large hand to y/n "I apologize miss." Bowser said gently y/n slowly grabbed a hold of his first finger as Bowser pulled her up to her feet. Junior smiled as he stayed on her back. "See papa I told you she's pretty!" Junior said with a smiled as he rubbed his cheek against hers. "Yes Junior you're right" Bowser said with a smile y/n blushed and smiled back "thank you King Bowser" y/n said. Bowser was shocked she was polite to him not begging to be let go or calling him a monster plus junior seemed to like her and she didn't seemed bothered that he was on her back and she never took her hand out of his. Bowser was definitely keeping her. "I've never seen you before where did you come from?" Bowser asked the young woman. "I don't know how to really explain this but I'm from another universe where I come from y'all are from a video game. The last thing I remember was falling asleep in my chair then waking up here.." y/n said as junior climbed off her. "You can stay here with us until we find you a way home." Bowser said without a thought. Y/n looked surprised "you would allow a complete stranger stay with you?" Y/n asked "Yes, a young woman like yourself doesn't need to be all alone in the woods, something could get you and I could never forgive me self if that happened." Bowser said as his eyebrows frowned. 'King Bowser is asking and not forcing me to do anything.. huh.. This might just be a trick for my to stay with him but he does have a point I don't want to be alone in a place I've never been..' y/n thought to herself "Ok as long as your ok with me staying with you." Y/n responded Bowser smiled and gently cupped both of her hands "Wonderful!!!" Bowser cheered as he brought y/n closer to him junior cheered as well. Bowser is 10ft 2 ins this koopa is very tall just one of his hands could hold y/n perfectly. "Kamek!!" Bowser yelled soon the wizard came flying into the room "Yes your highness" Kamek bowed before locking his eyes on the human woman in his Majesty's arms "We have a guest please go set up a comfortable room for her" Bowser said happily. Kamek was surprised but didn't complain his Majesty was happy and he swears if his eyes could they would be hearts they would be. "Yes your majesty." Kamek bowed before disappearing. Bowser gently picked up y/n and placed her on his shoulder then picked up junior "Come I'll show you are the castle so you don't get lost!" Bowser said as he started to walk deeper into the castle
A hour later~
Bowser was done showing y/n around the castle it was late now junior was sent to bed little bit ago. Kamek came to tell Bowser to tell him her room was done. Kamek lead Bowser and his guest to the guest room.
(picture belongs to rightful owner!)
"Here is your room miss, you also have a closet and your own bathing room as well" Kamek said bowing "this is gorgeous Thank you Mr Kamek!" Y/n said in excitement. Kamek was surprised he wasn't used to humans saying thank you to him, Bowser smiled before dismissing Kamek. Kamek bowed before zooming off on his broom "it's late in the morning we'll share breakfast. Have a good night miss y/n" Bowser said as y/n looked up at him "good night king Bowser thank you again" y/n said with a tired smiled Bowser nodded before closing the door y/n kicked off her fuzzy slippers and hopped into the bed and it felt like heaven her eyes grew heavy before she passed out.
Bowser smiled to himself as he walked to his own chambers he was definitely keeping the young woman.
Prologue
A loud huff filled the small empty apartment. After a long day of work y/n finally made it home. After kicking her shoes off y/n took a short hot shower she put on a comfy nightgown and cooked her self some noodles. Once the noodles got done cooking she took her bowl to her room and sat down at her computer and turned on her Xbox and put super mario in to play. Within a hour the noodles where gone, the bowl was placed on the counter as y/n sat passed out in her chair. Suddenly everything in y/ns room started floating, the computer screen started to glitch. Soon a bunch of sparks came out of the computer within seconds Y/n disappeared from her chair and from her world
Hey wow
I’m on a lot of different grinds rn
so
take my and my besties super Mario self inserts
and
and
a few other self inserts
☠️
"Im sO gLaD PeOPle sToPPeD sHiPPiNgG BoWUiGi cAuZe iT dOESnt eVeN mAkeS sEnSE🙄😒, WhY dİD aNYonE eVeN sHiPPeD-"
SSSSSHSHHHHHHHHHH NO, STFU, THEY ARE MY BABYGİRLS AND I LOVE THE BİG MONSTER KİNG AND HİS STUPİD LİL İTALİAN PLUMBER BOYFRİEND. LET PEOPLE HAVE FUN AND COMFORT WİTH İT >:((
(Yes, I actually really like Bowuigi, I think its neat. Since Im not really in the mario fandom this ship keeps on living in my smg4 au rn🥰)
They're soft and my brain hurts 🫠
I swear there is a reasonable explanation for this, it's just.. uh... Classified. Yeah.
Yeah idk man I'm just fuckin around
Guess who got stranded on a road trip with no pencil ✨
On an unrelated note, I need a new green highlighter
Random bullshit GO!!!!!
Y'all it is the first day of break I am feeling pumped and I am having WAYYYYY to much fun
Tbh they’re kinda gay for each other
Silly quick lil comic about Junior having a nightmare and dad being an excellent sport because I thought the idea would be cute
Have they
(My hand slipped again)
Have my sketches they’re so much nicer than the actual finished projects
Getting Together Pt. 3
(Okay, maybe I finished a little earlier than I thought but enjoy). I know it feels a little rushed, but I was running out of motivation, which led me to do the poll to determine the ending. Otherwise, thank you!
I love this so muucchhhh
Bowuigi Selkie AU
Chapter 3: Falling Hard
Bowser observed from a distance, anxiously clasping his hands. The moon cast its luminous glow overhead, providing sufficient illumination to discern the offering gently swaying on the waves. Would they even be awake at this time? Do selkies even sleep? He thought. These thoughts occupied his mind as he shook his head in disbelief and exhaled audibly. Determined, the captain remained steadfast, yearning for any indication of the enigmatic creature's arrival.
As the minutes turned into hours, the captain's mind raced with questions. Would the selkie be lured by the offering he had carefully prepared? Would it even be interested in what he had to offer? Doubt gnawed at him, making him question whether this endeavor was worth his time and effort. Yet, deep down, Bowser knew that this encounter could change everything for him and his crew. A selkie’s blessing could be of great help against King Boo and-
Swish…
Bowser swiftly redirected his focus to the levitating basket. He delved into his pocket and extracted a spyglass. The captain observed with mounting astonishment as a seal cautiously approached, gracefully gliding around the basket before drawing nearer. The creature delicately brushed the flowers with its snout, then fixated its gaze upon the radiant gemstone. With a fluid motion akin to removing a garment, the selkie effortlessly shed its skin, revealing its true form.
A gasp escaped his lips.
Part of the seal’s body turned into a human form. A very breathtakingly handsome human with the most mesmerizing azure eyes he’s ever seen, conveying a sense of intelligence and warmth. Despite the seawater, he had a gorgeous mane of brown ringlets that practically glowed. The transformed selkie turned to the side and locked eyes with Bowser.
Bowser felt a jolt of surprise shoot through him as he found himself captivated by the selkie's gaze. Those blue eyes seemed to hold a depth of knowledge and understanding that Bowser had never encountered before. It was as if the selkie could see into his very soul, unraveling the layers of his being with just one look.
As their eyes met, an unspoken connection formed between them, transcending the boundaries of species and language. Bowser could sense a mixture of curiosity and compassion emanating from the selkie's gaze.
Then they dove underwater, shattering the eye contact.
Bowser gathered his jaw from the floor, then feverishly looked for the selkie once again. He couldn’t believe what just happened; he actually saw his alternate form! As he frantically scanned the water's surface, Bowser's heart raced and his tail wagged madly with anticipation. This was more than what he hoped for. And it felt like the selkie allowed the moment to happen. Bowser felt like he was going to faint-
“Mrrrp?”
The tiny, adorable noise interrupted his thoughts. The large Koopa looked down and was met with the selkie as he leant forward out of the water. Bowser yelped in surprise, then fell backwards; he wobbled back and forth as instinctually tried to right himself up. A splash came from in front of him and a drenched hand grabbed his shirt, pulling him to his side. Just perfectly so he was face to face with the handsome man of the sea once again.
“Stai bene?” {Are you okay?}
Bowser raised an eyebrow at the strange language. “Um… uh-”
The hand holding his shirt moved to his chest. Bowser let out an involuntary purr and felt his face heat up. The selkie didn’t seem to mind his reaction. He simply nodded his head, as if to say he was satisfied with something. “Cuore molto forte... Adatto a qualcuno come te,” {Very strong heart… Fitting for someone like you.}
“Um… hello you too?” said the captain.
“Grazie per la gemma... è molto carina,” {Thank you for the gem… It’ very pretty.}
Bowser nodded, despite having no clue on what he was saying. Suddenly the selkie turned his head towards an unknown sound. He removed his hand from his chest and started to move back into the sea. The captain whined at the loss of contact. The half-transformed man frowned at him. “Mi spiace devo andare,” and with those words, he disappeared.
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Luigi floated on a bed of seagrass, watching the rays of sunlight glisten through the water. He fiddled with the gemstone in his flippers. After receiving that basket… he felt like he was eternally floating. He had been right… These gems had been a gift for him. The captain was trying to get his attention. Their interaction from last night nurtured the seed of affection that was planted in his heart.
Luigi could still feel the warm, smooth scales beneath his fingertips, how the captain seemed to enjoy the short-lived contact. His face had even changed color after a little while; the selkie didn’t even know landfolk could do that! And the way he was looking at him and how comfortable Luigi felt with his presence. The captain was also very powerful, harboring an inner fire of such potency that he has never sensed before.
Suddenly sand floated down on him.
The selkie jumped, swimming upwards. He looked to the side and saw Mario, bobbing his head up and down in silent laughter. Luigi bared his fangs and slapped him with his tail, causing his twin brother to spin. With a scoff, Luigi tucked the gemstone into a hidden pocket then swam off. He doesn’t want Mario to know about the captain’s gift or his intention of pursuing the captain romantically. A small part of him still couldn’t believe his forwardness.
As Luigi swam away, his heart raced with a mix of excitement and nervousness. The selkie had been enchanted by the captain's gift, a beautiful gemstone that seemed to hold the essence of the sea itself. It was a token of affection, a symbol of their deepening connection. Oh, how he wished they could understand each other.
Without realizing it, Luigi found himself on land and into their cove home. He walked over to his bed and touched the flowers he had woven into the strands. The plants had lost some of their petals but that didn’t make them any less beautiful or meaningful to him.
Mario walked into their home, shaking water off his hair. Luigi groaned and tried to move away from the spray. The older twin smiled and laughed mischievously, “What are you hiding?” he asked.
Luigi’s breath hitched. “N-nothing.”
Mario raised an eyebrow, his mischievous smile widening. He knew his brother too well to believe that response. "Come on, Luigi," he teased, stepping closer and playfully tousling his wet hair. "I can always tell when you're hiding something."
“I’m not hiding anything; you’re being weird.”
His older twin hummed, unconvinced. Luigi made a face, then came up with the perfect distraction. “D-don’t you have to see the princess today?”
Mario’s eyes dilated. “Oh! I totally forgot!”
“How could you forget you had a date with Peach?!”
“It's not a date. Not this time anyway… She wants an update on the pirates and see if they’ll leave or not,” he replied. “If they do plan on staying, she wants us to chase them away.”
Luigi tensed at that. He understands that Peach had a horrible interaction with a pirate before it felt wrong to generalize landfolk like that. Especially, considering the fact that he wanted to court a certain pirate captain. Luigi rubbed his arm, “W-well, what if they did want to stay? They’ve been rather peaceful so far,” he said.
Mario sighed. “Luigi, I appreciate your optimism, but they cannot stay,” he said firmly. “They may appear peaceful now, but when they expand, they’ll tear down the trees and eventually end up in the lagoon-”
“I still think this is unfair.”
Mario pressed his lips together, looking like he wanted to argue but stopped himself. He knew Luigi had a big heart and always saw the best in everyone, but this situation was different. Even if Luigi had made a further argument, Mario’s decision would have been the same considering everything he has heard about the sea voyagers. Mario sighed, “We’ll see how it goes,” he said. “Keep an eye on them; I’ll be back by sundown.”
Luigi fought back the excited noise that built up in his throat. Mario had basically given him permission to see the captain. He was still a little upset over how dismissive he was but he would try again later. Right now, he has a very handsome pirate to see.
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As soon as Mario was gone, Luigi put on his coat then swam towards the ship. He looped around, looking around for the familiar spiked shell. He stayed underwater and would surface on occasion to look. He stopped by the rocks where they met, but sadly he wasn’t there. Luigi quickly moved on and eventually caught sight of the family shell. The captain was gathering wood, near the estuary.
Overcome with excitement, the selkie galumphed onto the sandy shore and towards the large male. Luigi's heart raced with anticipation as he approached the captain, his flippers propelling him forward in swift, graceful movements. The captain turned around, startled by the unexpected visitor, and his eyes widened in astonishment at the sight of Luigi.
“It’s you!”
Luigi had no idea what he was saying, but judging by the tone, the pirate was just as happy as he was. With a joyful bark, the selkie approached closer. The captain sat on the sand, grinning; his tail was slightly wagging behind him.
Without slight apprehension, the land creature reached out his hand towards Luigi, who instinctively nuzzled against it affectionately. Their connection transcended language barriers as they communicated through gestures and expressions alone. It was as if they understood each other on a deeper level than mere words could convey.
Saw the movie last night, needed to get this one out of my system as fast as humanly possible
Some Bowser practice sketches --
Bowuigi Selkie AU
Ch. 2: The Sea's Curious Eyes
Luigi was perplexed as to why he engaged in this forbidden act. His brother had explicitly prohibited it and with good reason. Nevertheless, he defied his brother's words and emerged from the ocean's depths, stepping onto the stable ground.
The young selkie concealed himself behind a cluster of rocks, draping his enchanted coat over his shoulders. From a secure vantage point, he observed the pirate captain effortlessly casting his net into the vast expanse of the ocean. Luigi attentively watched as the mariner skillfully reeled in his catch, taking note of the captain's impressively defined arm and chest muscles.
He had never encountered a being quite like this before. It was evident that this individual was not human, not only due to their distinct physical appearance, but also because of their remarkable affinity for the sea. Luigi observed with fascination as the reptilian creature skillfully plucked fish from the net, carefully selecting only those it required and returning the rest to the ocean. The captain's nurturing behavior towards the marine ecosystem was truly remarkable. Luigi tilted his head and cooed. He’s taking what he needs, he thought.
The mustachioed selkie has witnessed this unfortunate occurrence far too often: entire reefs decimated by individuals driven by self-interest. He has found himself consoling sharks in their final moments, as they are callously tossed back into the water with their fins brutally torn from their bodies. On a few occasions, he and his brother have taken on the responsibility of nurturing an orphaned whale calf, left motherless due to the insatiable pursuit of profit.
But yet, here stood someone who clearly defied all that.
After he gathered enough, the turtle-dragon reached into his pocket and retrieved a piece of cloth; once he held it to the light, Luigi saw there was a gemstone within. The captain walked deeper into the tide, then dropped the gem into the sea where it was quickly swallowed by a wave; a thank you for the sustenance it provided.
Mario was wrong about these pirates, if they even were that to begin with. Luigi has never seen such a respectful gesture for the sea. Whoever they are, the selkie would like to know them. His heart was racing at the thought.
The captain kneeled down and grabbed the basket of fish, stopping a moment to wipe his brow before setting off down the beach. Luigi gasped softly, then quickly slipped his coat on and sank into the watery depths. He raced towards the spot the captain had just been mere moments ago, scouring the sands below. After a few minutes, he found what he was looking for.
The beautiful gem the captain dropped to the sea.
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Once again, ignoring his brother’s words, Luigi continued observing the island’s visitor from a distance for the rest of the day. He watched from a safe distance (so Mario couldn’t technically reprimand him) and tried to remain in his seal form. For the most part, it would seem the crew was just passing by and resting after a seemingly long trip.
They weren’t doing anything harmful, just playing on the beach and maintaining their ship. It was a rather domestic sight; furthermore, it soothed his fears and anxieties that they were to cause harm. And with that settled, Luigi decided to call it a day and head back to the den. Mario must be wondering where he was.
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Oh, Bowser was more than aware he was being watched. He could see their silhouette out of the corner of his eye and could smell them from his position; despite that, the captain was not too concerned.
It wasn’t every day he was within the presence of a selkie.
Kamek has told him stories of the mysterious creatures ever since he was little, how they were shape-shifters that took the appearance of seals and guarded reefs. At first, Bowser didn’t believe it was a selkie spying on them from a distance; however, his encounter and their scent proved otherwise. He remembered vividly that the seal that interrupted his nap had vibrant blue eyes, something he had never seen or heard occur in seals; furthermore, they had a darker spot on their snout that looked a lot like a mustache.
Not only did their appearance differ, but their behavior exhibited a higher level of sentience compared to that of a typical animal. These distinctive qualities served as undeniable evidence supporting Bowser's assertion. However, possessing this knowledge did not provide him with much assistance. The presence of a selkie, a harbinger of good fortune, following him was indeed an honorable occurrence, but how does he respond?!
Bowser dropped a jewel into the sea, but was that enough? The least he wanted to do was insult the guardian of this island! He also worried that he may have somehow upset them; after all, they were being rather vigilant towards him. He should consult Kamek as soon as he can.
With a huff of smoke, Bowser headed down the beach and boarded the ship, weaving his way through the relaxed crew. Some seemed to be playing betting games, playing Liar’s dice or darts; others busied themselves writing letters to loved ones or preparing meals for the day. The captain smiled softly at the sight, then headed below the decks and toward the officer’s quarters.
Entering the officer's quarters, Bowser found Kamek engrossed in a collection of maps and charts spread across a large wooden table. The quartermaster looked up and adjusted his glasses, “Hello captain, how did your net fishing go?” he asked.
Bowser walked over and grabbed a stool. “Got quite the catch today; the crew will be happy having fresh fish rather than the dry rations for supper for the next few days.”
“Yes, our rations have been low so this will most certainly buy us some time before we reach the next ” replied Kamek. “However, you didn’t come here to tell me about that.”
The aging sailor got up and grabbed a book from the lining shelves; he flicked through its pages before walking back to the desk. Bowser nervously wrung his hands, “You’re right about that,” he said. He waited a moment for Kamek to get comfortable before just coming out to say it.
“We are being watched by a selkie.”
Kamek's eyes widened in surprise as he absorbed Bowser's words. The mention of a selkie immediately piqued his interest, for he knew that these mythical creatures were known to possess magical abilities and had a deep connection with the sea.
"Are you certain?" Kamek asked, his voice filled with a mix of curiosity and concern. "How did you come to this conclusion?"
Bowser leaned forward in his chair, brow furrowed. "I've been noticing some strange occurrences lately," he explained. "Unexplained ripples in the water, glimpses of a shimmering figure disappearing beneath the waves, and an eerie feeling that we're constantly being observed."
Suddenly Kamek appeared in front of him, clutching his shirt. He stared intently into Bowser’s eyes, “Do you have any idea what this means?!”
“No… That’s why I’m telling you,”
Kamek let go and started pacing, “Selkies are such skittish creatures; rightfully so, considering there are wretched bastards out there willing to steal their coats.”
Bowser growled at the mention. To steal a selkie’s coat was to steal a piece of them; it was a truly despicable crime. And the fact that most did so to force the magical creatures into marriage just made it even more horrible. They have every right to be afraid of landfolk. Kamek snapped his fingers, catching his attention. “Bowser, you haven’t told anyone else about your suspicions, right?” he asked.
The captain shook his head. “I wasn’t about to risk their safety,” he replied. “But what does this mean? Why are they so interested in us?”
Kamek tapped his chin and walked around. The two stood there, mulling over the situation. After a few moments of silence, the quartermaster snapped his fingers, “Perhaps they misunderstood our presence,” he said. He walked over to his desk and retrieved some random materials; a polished gemstone, an empty bottle, and other miscellaneous items. Bowser watched as he walked around, grabbing ingredients from baskets and shelves.
The captain watched as he worked with a confused look on his face. Kamek threw them into the cauldron, then looked at an old calendar behind his seat. Mumbling under his breath, the koopa continued going, completely ignoring his presence. Bowser crossed his arms, “What’re you doing?” he asked.
Kamek started stirring the contents in the cauldron. “Preparing an offering for you to give them,” he replied. “Tonight’s a full moon, so it’s perfect! With this, we may be able to convince them that we mean no harm.”
“Why do I have to do it?” asked Bowser.
“Because you were the one that noticed their presence and are the captain of this ship.”
Bowser grumbled. It’s not that he doesn’t want to do this; he’s just deadly afraid he’ll mess up and insult the selkie. As Kamek continued to stir the contents in the cauldron, a mixture of herbs and mystical ingredients, Bowser couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. He glanced at Kamek, who seemed confident in their plan. "But what if they don't believe us? What if they attack instead?" Bowser voiced his concerns, his voice laced with worry.
Kamek paused for a moment, considering Bowser's words. "I understand your fears, Bowser," he replied calmly. "But we have to try. The selkies are powerful beings, and if we can convince them that our intentions are peaceful, they might even bless us."
Bowser sighed heavily, realizing that Kamek was right. He had been the one to notice the presence of the selkies near their ship during their journey through these treacherous waters. Having a selkie’s blessing would do them some good, considering the foe they were facing. King Boo would do anything to tear them, considering they were a threat to his rule. And who knew… perhaps the mystical shape-shifter will get closer, allowing themselves to be seen by him.
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Nighttime quickly fell upon them. The captain waited until everyone was asleep below decks before proceeding with his plan. Carefully, he quickly put on his boots and grabbed the offering basket; for someone of such size, Bower managed to leave the ship silently.
The moon hung high in the sky, casting an ethereal glow over the vast expanse of the ocean. Bower's eyes scanned the horizon, searching for any signs of danger or unwanted attention. Sand crunched softly beneath his feet as he headed towards a familiar set of rocks; hopefully, that would be close enough for him to see them, but not too close that he’ll scare the selkie.
Reciting Kamek’s instructions under his breath, Bowser held the gemstone into the moonlight before placing it inside the basket. He walked to the tree line and retrieved some colorful flowers; he meticulously placed them inside the basket then put it into the tranquil waters. The captain gave it a small nudge forward and watched it drift away.
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“Where were you today, bro?” asked Mario.
Luigi clutched his bowl of food tightly. He hasn’t come up with an excuse for his absence today; he was too busy gawking watching over the captain. Something simple should work; Mario looked exhausted after swimming all the way to the Jellie Kingdom and spending a full day with the princess. With a forced smile, Luigi replied, "Oh, you know, just helped some of the Jellies with their seagrass fields. The currents were strong today" He hoped his nonchalant tone would divert Mario's suspicions.
Mario sighed. “Ah, that makes sense!” he said.
“H-how was your date with Peach?” Luigi asked in a desperate attempt to change the topic.
Mario threw another log into the fire. Thankfully, the cove they lived in was big enough that the smoke could exit with ease and the light wouldn’t be too noticeable. The elder twin adjusted his coat around his hips and sat down, “Everything went well. We had lunch and I carried her around to see some of the flower patches outside the lagoon,” he said.
Luigi listened intently; it always lifted his spirits when Mario talked about Peach. The mermaid was such a sweet soul, caring for the kingdom that took her in during a time of need. That and she made his brother very happy. While the relationship seemed odd from the outside, (a relationship between a selkie and a mermaid was unheard of) the two really cared for each other and made it work. Since Mario could also walk on land, he would often carry Peach along with him, allowing the princess to see the world outside the massive lagoon within the island.
Some day, Luigi hopes to be with some like that.
The first person that came to mind in that department was the pirate captain. The thought surprised him, causing him to choke on a bite of food. Luigi had always been a dreamer, occasionally envisioning himself in extraordinary situations and seeking companionship with unique individuals. He remembered his short-lived crush on the spunky merl Daisy from the Betta tribe. Or that other time, he embarrassed himself in front of a royal court because he couldn’t stop blushing when the seahorse mer Peasly kept chatting with him.
As he sat there, gasping for air (and assuring his brother that he was okay) after his unexpected choking episode, he couldn't help but wonder why the pirate captain had popped into his mind. It’s not like he didn’t meet his taste in partners. The captain seemed to possess an air of confidence and freedom that Luigi found incredibly alluring. Not to mention he was rather aesthetically pleasing in Luigi’s eyes. The way his scales shimmered in the light, those bright red eyes…
Luigi was pulled away from his daydreaming to hear something heavy fall to the ground. He looked to the other side of the fire and saw Mario on the floor, snoring louder than a walrus. The younger brother put his bowl of cold food to the side, then got up. He picked Mario up and carried him to his bed of woven seagrass. Luigi draped a blanket over him before walking to the entrance of the cove.
A bright light in the distance caught his attention; something was shimmering with moonlight. Luigi squinted, trying to get a better view but couldn’t discern what it was. He looked over his shoulder; Mario was out cold, he wouldn’t wake up until morning. Luigi had plenty of time to check out what this mysterious light was. Slipping on his coat, the now transformed seal headed towards it.
Just a random idea that popped in my head last night that I don't think I'd actually write, so putting it out there
(Bowser and King Boo drinking together and complaining over their mustachioed nemeses)
KB: Come on, you have it easy. I've kidnapped the red Luigi plenty of times! He's hardly a threat!
Bowser: You trapped him in a painting as he's sleeping. That hardly counts! Try fighting Red when he's actually awake. Anyway, the green bean is so pathetic, he could hardly hold onto a powerup! Scared and shaking all the time! Just use that against him!
KB: You don't know what you're talking about. You try fighting him and see how much his fear doesn't hold him back! You'd find yourself trapped in a vacuum in record time!
Bowser: *laughing because even drunk he knows he can't be vacuumed up like a boo can*
(later, on his way home, a still drunk bowser decided he'll prove KB wrong and take care of the green Mario problem for him. Kidnaps Luigi in his sleep, because why hasn't KB tried that when that's how e traps nearly everyone else? stupid boo.)
(Meanwhile KB starts plotting a Bowser-style kidnapping of his own to lure Mario to one of his haunted locations for a fight to prove Bowser wrong. He makes his attack in the early morning (still dark out) when Mario is confused and lacking coffee) as to where his brother has disappeared to. KB and his boos attack the castle, startling Princess Peach as she is eating breakfast before getting an early start on her day. Capturing her in a painting, and leaving a few toads to run and inform Mario of what happened. The toads run to tell Luigi and Mario because they know Luigi is who you call for boo problems, but you call Mario for kidnapped Peach problems. but no one can find Luigi so Mario sets off alone to rescue Peach, planning to find out where Luigi is after. He borrows Luigi's boo hunting equipment and calls up Professor Gadd to get some quick lessons on how to use it all before he's off to save the princess.)
(Meanwhile at Bowser's castle things are not going the way Bowser expected (an easy fight) nor does it go the way it would if it was Mario. and oops, is Bowser catching feelings for the green one? oh.)
(Luigi returns home, a bit stunned that he has a date night planned with Bowser of all people. He's still trying to figure out how that happened. To find the toads all freaking out because KB kidnapped the Princess and Mario went after them with Luigi's stuff, but isn't back yet. So Luigi grabs his older poltergust from storage and goes to provide back-up, or straight up rescue them if Mario ended up in a painting. He arrives to find that actually, no, Mario is still standing, still fighting, sucking up boos and ghosts, though not as efficiently as Luigi could with all his experience in doing so. It's still clear to KB that he greatly underestimated the red one.)
Luigi: Doing great, bro! Just smack him around a bit to stun him when you have him caught! I'll let the Princess out!
(Mario does what his brother suggests and manages to capture KB himself as Peach is saved from the painting by Luigi and the three head home (after dropping off the captured boos to Gadd), talking about how strange it was that KB had made such a move. Also Luigi explaining why he hadn't been home that morning. Minus the date. he doesn't know how to get into that development...)
Thanks everyone for the suggestions!
Just two baddies playing the piano together ✨