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PROLOGUE
There are several worlds consistent with our own. Few actually travel between these worlds. Fewer still know that these even exist. This story is from one of those worlds. A world where dinosaurs still roamed the planet. Talking mushrooms, moles, and turtles walk with humans everyday. A world of peace and prosperity, until one day . . .
The sun rose, and with it, a glorious light. Every person in the entire Mushroom World loved it, except for one. The Head Magikoopa, Kamek, did not like the light, or the sun, or pretty much anything anymore. Another day meant another class to teach little magikoopa apprentices to turn mud into flowers, or to make someone happy, it was all very sickening. Before the creation of the Koopa Empire nearly one-thousand years ago, the Magikoopa Guild was a highly elite group of koopas trained in koopacraft, they used this mighty power to set villages on fire, and submit people to their will. Yes it was a glorious time for the common koopas, and their beloved Magikoopa Guild. That is, until the Millennium Star fell from the sky. It said it would grant the Superstar anything he wished. The common koopas put up their mightiest magikoopa, Mainto, to grant them the wish of world domination. But sadly, Mainto was smash with a hammer by a Kong in the first Mini-Game Event. After that, Mainto was never the same again, and came in dead last. The Superstar was, instead a giant koopa, Kamek shuddered, later to be known as royal koopas, for that koopa wished to rule a kingdom, and for peace to cover the entire world. From that day forward, that giant koopa's family has ruled the Mushroom mainland with peace and prosperity for all.
Kamek was sickened by the sudden thought of it all. Magikoopas were banned from hurtful magic. The now royal koopas lived a life in luxury, while the common koopa were either forced to learn useless magic spells, or find decent jobs. Kamek was furious, the common koopa ruled this land under fear once, and soon, the common koopa will rule once again.
Kamek decided to eat a quick breakfast. He had his daily council with King Hogan Koopa at Koopa Keep in two hours, but there was some business he needed to do before then. After his meal he jumped on his broomstick and flew to Koopa Keep. This being a time of peace, no guards were needed, and anyone could enter or exit the castle as they pleased. This thought made Kamek nearly lose what little of the breakfast he had. Kamek headed straight for the library, with an hour and forty-five minutes till his daily council.
The library was a huge room, filled with all sorts of books. It had one librarian who practically lived there; he was a toad named Russ T. Metals. Russ T. was busy thumbing through an interesting book called "A Species Study of Yoshis by Eric Hamilton" and did not even look up when Kamek entered the room. Kamek stood at the service desk. Russ T. sighed and put down his book. "What can I help you with, Kamek?"
"I would like to know if you have any ancient books on the Magikoopa Guild."
"Well," Russ T. looked behind the counter. "I do have this one, from about a thousand years ago. But it's filled with evil koopacraft spells and such. You're not planning to use any of it are you?"
"Well, uh," Kamek stuttered, "No, I was, uh, just going to study it, and possibly teach a class on why koopacraft is no good." "Oh, okay." Russ T. handed Kamek the book, but then snatched it away.
"What's the problem Russ?"
"I need your library card."
Kamek fiddled through his blue robe, until he finally recovered his library card. Russ T. then scanned it and handed Kamek the book. This was the first time Kamek saw the title, "A History of the Magikoopa Guild by Mainto Koopa." Kamek only hoped that this was before the Mini-Game incident. Kamek did not have enough time to read it just yet, so he stuffed it in his robe, and left Koopa Keep.
The Vista Coffee Shop wasn't very far away, and Kamek decided to think over what he was going to bring up in his council in the next hour and a half. Kamek ordered his usual French Vanilla Café Latté. Kamek liked French stuff. The island of Fren was a great place to spend a vacation, too. Just as Kamek sat down to a warm cup of coffee, another joined him at the booth.
"I hear you have something against the Koopa Empire," the figure said as he waved his hand to order a coffee of his own.
"That's preposterous, I-I'm the Head Magikoopa of the Magikoopa Guild. I serve the crown without question," Kamek was stunned, actually. He hadn't told anyone of his plans.
"That book you have under your robe tells the whole story."
Kamek's eyes widened and he turned to look at the stranger who addressed him. He wore an overcoat and a large hat. All Kamek could really see was a black, unkempt beard, and a puddle of drool dripping from it. "Yeah, give me a 90 proof whiskey," the stranger said.
"Uh, sir, this is a coffee shop. We don't serve whiskey."
"I'll have a chocolate milk then, and serve it in a dirty glass!"
This was certainly a strange fellow, Kamek thought. But he did know about the book. "How do you know about this book, Mr. . . . Mr. . . ?"
"The name's Booster. And I don't know about the book. My boss does," Booster slid a business card to Kamek. "He says he wants to meet you in about a month on the dark side of Vista Hill. He'll send more information as the time passes. Mmm, that's a good chocolate milk." Booster then got up and left.
"Uh, sir, you forgot to pay!" But Booster was already out the door and riding off in a carriage pulled by . . . snifits? A very strange guy indeed.
Time passed by more slowly. After Kamek had finished of four café lattés, he decided to head back to Koopa Keep. On the way he decided to peak into his book. He opened up to a random page and on it was a mind control spell. Kamek studied it, and then decided to use it on a toad that was passing by. He took out his wand and pointed it. Then he spoke the magic words, "Alakazasim!" Three bright red triangles sprang from his wand and hit the toad directly in the face. The toad stopped walking, and stared out into space. Kamek then said, "From this day forward, you shall be a frog!"
For a second, nothing happened, but the toad fell to all fours and started to jump around and croak like a frog. Perfect! This was perfect! It was turning out to be a good villains day after all.
Finally, after a very eventful morning, Kamek had his council with King Hogan. Hogan sat upon his throne. No guards were in sight, for one did not need guards during this time of peace. Kamek walked up slowly. Hogan was a large koopa, but a very old one. Before Kamek could speak, Hogan got up from his throne and walked toward Kamek with the help of his cane.
"Ah, Kamek, here for your daily council?"
"Yes, your highness. . ."
"Oh, we've been through this Kamek. Please, just call me Hogan."
"Very well, Hogan."
Hogan and Kamek made their way to a table with two chairs, one facing the other on opposite sides. At that point, Hogan removed his crown and sat it down.
Kamek started, "Sir, there seems to be a distubance in the Northern Kremisphere."
"Oh, what kind?"
"Well, it seems the kremlings have bestowed a crown upon a rather obeise kremiling child with a golden belly."
"Good for them," Hogan said.
"Good for them?" Kamek was surprised by this response. "Your kingdom stretches to the Northern Kremisphere. If you allow them a king, they'll soon want their own country, and I doubt the Bear brothers would be happy living in a kremling country."
"No, it's good that they want to rule themselves, I'm sure that this king, uh what is his name?"
"K. Rool, sir."
"K. Rool will rule just like me and my fathers before me."
Kamek was rather stunned. Give up a large portion of the Koopa Kingdom, cause a bunch of lizards wanted their own king? Quite unreasonable.
"Now, what about the Jewel Kingdom in Sarasland? I heard there's a wedding being planned."
Kamek regained his thoughts, "Uh, yeah, Prince Fret is getting married. With the state his father is in, he'll be king within the next year or so."
"I'm sorry to hear that. But, that reminds me, I won't be around here much longer, either."
That was true. Kamek's plan was coming together. And it seemed to him, an easier way to take over the Koopa Empire was through one of Hogan's children. But which one?
"Kamek? Are you okay? You haven't said anything?"
"I'm fine, Hogan, but I've got to get to a class on turning things pink."
"Oh, okay, until tomorrow then."
"Yeah," Kamek quickly left the Keep. The class was an outright lie, but Kamek needed to study his book further, before the final plan came into action.
A month or so passed. During that time, Kamek had cancelled all of his classes, and told all his students it was a break of sorts. He needed time to read the entire book, and to memorize all its spells. And he had. Now he was the only person in the entire world who knew koopacraft. It was very satisfying knowing that he was unique. He decided to celebrate by treating himself to a French Vanilla Café Latté at the Vista Coffee Shop. On the way he noticed the toad that he made think he was a frog. The toad still croaked and uselessly tried to catch flies with his tounge. Kamek stopped to watch. The toad hopped a couple times, and then he stopped. The toad then got onto his feet and went back to walking down the path, as he did a month before.
"So the spell only lasts a month," Kamek muttered to himself. This changed the plan considerably. He could not just simply control one of Hogan's children through koopacraft. He'd have to get rid of the entire family but one, and raise the child to be evil. This would require a rather young child, and Hogan's youngest son was Bowser. Yes, Bowser would be perfect.
Kamek stepped into the Vista Coffee Shop and as usual, there were all the regulars, a shy guy with a bow tie, a young frog from Tadpole Pond, and.... a snifit? Snifits weren't very common in this area. the snifit looked at Kamek, and motioned Kamek to sit down beside him. Kamek did so. As soon as he sat down, the snifit started speaking.
"I have news from the King Pig."
"The King Pig?" Kamek asked in surprise.
"He contacted you a month before by ways of my master, Booster. He wishes to have the book."
Kamek was slightely shocked, "He wants the book? What book?"
"The book you had a month before. The King Pig has a younger brother who is interestred in you-know-what." The snifit did not say "koopacraft." It was basically a crime.
"And what do I get in return?"
"The King Pig will give you some henchmen, as he gave my master. He will also pay a large sum of golden coins for your troubles."
How could Kamek give up a deal like that. Plus he made sure to make a double of it at home. Kamek handed the book over to the snifit. The snifit, then spit several coins out of his nose.
"The King Pig thanks you," and with that the snifit ran off.
"Hey, you forgot to pay for your coffee! That's the second one this month."
Kamek, then headed back home. As he opened his door he wondered when he'd get those henchmen. When he looked inside his question was answered. There were four toadies standing at attention as he entered the room.
One of them said, "We come from the King Pig. We are Toadie, Toady, Toadey, and Toadi."
Toadi then spoke up, "What would you like us to do?"
Kamek smiled, "Bring Baby Bowser to me."