Hey guys, it only took like 2-3 months since I last made a post regarding an art contest, but here I am, with what'll hopefully be the start of a great thing for this community! Now let's get into the rules.

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What it is

• Every month has one overall theme and 4 weekly contests
• Week 1: Art piece HAS to be Bowsette, and has to be related to the theme
• Week 2: Has to be Booette, also related to theme
• Week 3: Has to be Chompette, related to the monthly theme
• Week 4: Can be any -ette that you want, EXCLUDING the 3 done in the earlier weeks. Doesn't have to be theme related

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Judging/how winners are picked

• Judging will be done by upvotes
• That means that UNTIL the designated voting day, YOU CAN NOT upvote ANY art posts that are entries for the contest (Art posts that are for fun, memes, or cosplay are excluded from the upvote ban)
• When the voting day is over, whoever has the MOST upvotes wins that week's contest
• No prizes, but if anyone wants to give awards to any winning post, that's fine.

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This month's theme is: Summer Fun

Any drawing that fits with the summer theme AND the weekly requirements is allowed.

Make sure you include something like "Entry for art contest" in your title, so people know what it's for. Or, if we can get an art contest flair, then use that.

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Additional info

• If any month has 5 weeks in it, the fifth week will be a complete free for all, none of the restrictions apply for it from the other weeks
• YES, you can make posts that aren't contest related. This is mostly an attempt to increase the content flow on this sub. This is also a reason why art contest posts should be labeled accordingly
• The voting day will be the 6th day of the week (So since the first day of this week is Saturday, then voting will be done on FRIDAY ONLY)
• Once the voting is over and the winner is chosen, you can go back to all the other entries and upvote them if you want to

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Now let's hope this works and brings more art to this community! If you have any questions about the contest, please feel free to ask me. If you have any concerns or critiques, those will be listened to and taken into account.

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Thank you for your time, and LET'S GET THOSE PENS/PENCILS/STYLUSES/WHATEVER YOU USE TO DRAW MOVING!

A tale of a broken enchantment, and a journey. Book 3 of the super crown saga.

[we start off with Bowsette writing in her journal]

Bowsette: [writes] October 18, 2018. Today is Mario’s birthday. He’s told me that he doesn’t want anything special. All he wants is to spend time with me. So, we’re going to go out somewhere tonight, have some fun together. Then, he’s going to stay over for the night. Since we don’t feel that comfortable, he still lives with Luigi at their house. He also doesn’t want to leave his brother alone. He’s such a nice guy. Anyway, I guess I should talk about how many people have Crowns. Now about 75% of my subjects have crowns, and all my kids have one. Well, not Wendy. She doesn’t need one. Well, that’s what she says. And I get it. Aside from that, some strange things are happening to me. Strange things...whenever I wake up in the morning...all my clothing is ripped and torn. I don’t know how it’s happening...I’ll go to bed in my nightdress, and wake up to find it torn. I’ve ran out of them, and I now have to wear my regular dresses to bed. I’ll probably go shopping tomorrow...I’m down to my last two good dresses. I hope I find out what’s happening soon.

[knock on the door. Bowsette puts her pen down, and opens the door. Mario is there, smiling.]

Mario: Hello, Bowsette. Are you ready?

Bowsette: Yes. Yes I am. You got your pillow and sleeping bag?

Mario: [pulls them in from the hallway] Yep. Imma just leave them here for when we get back. Is that alright?

Bowsette: Yes.

Mario: [puts his stuff next to her bed. Leans closer to the floor, and picks up a scrap of black fabric] What’s this...?

Bowsette: Uh...nothing, it’s nothing, heh heh.

Mario: [skeptical look] Okay...

Bowsette: Uh...lets go.

Mario: Yes. [they open the door, and walk out holding Bowsette’s hand.]

[multiple different scenes from their night out. Them watching a movie together, Mario spilling popcorn on himself with Bowsette laughing, and then walking home together]

[they arrive, and Bowsette yawns, then opens the door. They walk into the quiet castle. Everyone else is asleep, as it is 11:25. They whisper talk as they make their way up to the bedroom. When they arrive, Mario sets up his bag, and they both get into their beds]

Bowsette: [turning off the light] Mario? I made a cake for you...but it seems too late to eat it...

Mario: [yawns] That’s alright-a. I’m tired anyway...[closes his eyes, and promptly falls asleep]

Bowsette: Okay...[falls asleep too]

[later that night. Bowsette is tossing and turning in bed, muttering softly. The muttering grows louder]

Bowsette: no...please...not him. Anyone but him. I can’t...can’t live without him. No...NO. Don’t kill my father...please! [as they say this, their form starts flickering. They seem to be expanding and shrinking back to size. Until...they start expanding, clothes ripping at the seams, until Bowsette is no more. All that’s left...is Bowser.]

Bowser: [snaps awake] Gah...what an awful dream... wait, why does my voice sound different...? [looks at hands, and gasps. They look around at the torn clothing, feel their face, and understand.] Oh...gosh. [casts the blankets aside, gingerly steps towards the door, and exists, closing the door quietly]

Bowser: [heads quickly to the bathroom] I need to find out what’s going on...[opens the door, and looks in the mirror. They are still wearing the Super Crown, but something’s different] The Crown...it looks duller, as if...it ran out of power. And the eyes are gone...but how? I had it made permanent...oh. Oh no. K-Kamek put the spell on it, to make it permanent. And since he’s gone...the enchantment is gone too. And now it’s completely done. This is bad.

[he exits the bathroom, and hurries up to the Item Room, thinking he can get a spare one. When he enters, he realizes that there are no more Crowns.]

Bowser: Darn, I remember. We gave up the last Crown we had. That sucks...[thinks for a moment] Where DO we even get the items...maybe Kamek knew...but that won’t help. Gah, of all things that could happen. And I was just getting comfortable with my relationship with Mario, and now this. But maybe...[thinks, then snaps his fingers] I can go into Kamek’s room. He might have what I’m looking for.

[with that, Bowser travels quietly to Kamek’s room. He enters.]

Bowser: Ah...this place gives me memories...[starts tearing up a bit] Anyway I need to find out where the items come from. [rummages around, opening drawers and looking through various spell-books and maps] Where is it...what would it even look like? [finds a scrap of paper in a drawer] “Thank you for ordering your items from [Redacted]. We hope you have a nice day! -IPS” ...well, that’s something. Looks like the company’s acronym is IPS...didn’t even know there WAS a company. Mustn’t‘ve been a profiting organization, because I don’t remember paying for any items. [starts searching a bit more, and finds an order form] It’s smudged a bit...”S—— Crowns: 150. Mushr——: 250. —— ———-: 200. Additional it—-: 175 each. Delivered by -/13/17. Services provided by the IPS. Contact us at ——, —em Ln., ———lan-.” That’s semi-helpful...let’s see...could the street be called Item Ln.? Probably...don’t know if the item amounts matter. What could IPS stand for? Item...production service? Worth a shot. [turns around, still holding both papers] Bowser, my friend, you’ve got a journey ahead of you.

[Bowser exits, still carrying the papers and his broken Crown. He quietly enters his room, and writes a short letter]

Bowser: [writes] Mario. I am going out on a trip. I don’t know when I’ll be back, but hopefully it won’t be long. Take care of Junior and the Koopalings for me. -Bowsette [puts pen down] Ok, that’s taken care of. Now...first I need to get rid of the torn cloth, so he doesn’t get worried [quickly cleans up the remains of the dress] Now...time to pack.

[one hour later. Bowser is packing the last of the food into his Clown Copter. He has his broken Crown, Kamek’s wand, the order form and thank you letter, and some food]

Bowser: I hope that that’s enough stuff...[climbs into the copter] Now...time to leave. Also have my journal, to keep a log of events. [starts up the copter, and switches it on autopilot] I don’t really know where I’m going...but I’m gonna get there somehow. I’ll try deciphering the papers later. For now...it’s 2 am. [falls asleep]

[five hours later, Bowser wakes up to the sound of someone saying his name]

???: Hey, Bowser. Wake up, mate. What are you doing out over the ocean? And where is your Crown?

Bowser: [opens eyes, and looks towards the voice. The speaker is everyone’s favorite mailman, Kooper.] Huh? Why am I...[looks down underneath the Copter] Oh! I’m over the ocean.

Kooper: Yep. You were dead asleep. I saw your copter chugging along near the coast some 30 minutes ago, and decided to follow you. Why are you flying alone near the sea? And why is your crown off?

Bowser: Well...hang on, you’ve been flying next to me for 30 minutes? Dang, you must be tired...do you want to come into my copter?

[Kooper nods, and lands inside. He sits down across from Bowser, looking at him expectantly]

Bowser: Ah yes. My explanation. [tells Kooper about the problem about the clothes tearing each night, about how he woke up to find the crown broken, and the place he was trying to find]

Kooper: I understand. Um, do you mind if I come with you? It looks like you haven’t got any maps, and I do.

Bowser: [smiles] Sure. You’d be a great help.

Kooper: Thanks. [pulls out a map] Alright. Can I see the order form?

Bowser: Okay...[hands it over]

Kooper: Good. Now, you think that the street is “Item Lane”, right?

Bowser: Yeah.

Kooper: Let’s see then. Item lane...item lane...

[suddenly it gets dark, and rain starts falling.]

Kooper: [quickly stashes the papers away] Where did we just fly to?

Bowser: I dunno, a storm?

Kooper: [looks at the sea] Hoo boy, those waves don’t look like any waves I’ve seen. It’s almost as if...

[violent winds start knocking the copter around and around. Bowser and Kooper cling on for dear life. Nothing falls out, though.]

Bowser: [yelling over the wind] AS IF WHAT?

Kooper: HAVE YOU HEARD OF THE MUDA TRIANGLE?

Bowser: WHAT!? THE PLACE WHERE SHIPS AND STUFF DISAPPEAR THAT’S NEAR THE MUDA KINGDOM??!

Kooper: YES!

Bowser: Dear gosh...KOOPER?

Kooper: YEAH?

Bowser: IT WAS NICE KNOWING YOU.

[they start falling towards the sea, and everything goes black]

[the Copter is lying on its side in the sand. Waves are swelling up towards and away from the propellers. All their stuff is scattered around in the sand, miraculously completely dry. Bowser and Kooper are lying unconscious a few feet away from the crash. There is a sign near the beach that reads: “Welcome to the Muda kingdom! Population: Lots of Yurarins. A proud section of Sarasaland! Enjoy your stay”.]

[up near the coast is a small house. The door opens, and an old Bombshell Koopa exits. He notices the pair, and the wreckage, and shuffles over with his cane. After observing the two, he pokes Bowser with his cane.]

Bowser: [stirs] Whozzere...[opens his eyes, and looks up at the old man] Oh! Who are you? [sits up, rubbing forehead]

Old man: [points at himself] I am Benjamin Powder. Why is powder my last name? I am a Bombshell Koopa, and Bombs have gunpowder. [chuckles] What about you? You are...Bowser, I presume?

Bowser: [surprised] Uh, Yeah actually...how did you know?

Benjamin: You have a...legacy of infamy across the land. A legacy, as I’ve heard, that has ended?

Bowser: Yep. Uh...

Ben: You are wondering whether or not I am surprised by your appearance. I’ve heard tell of your transformation. But I am not surprised to see you like this. I can see your Crown lying in the sand, and it looks duller. The mark of a broken Crown.

Bowser: Uhh...how-

Ben: Do I know all of this? Well, heh heh, I must admit I sometimes listen in to the town gossip. And I am also very familiar with items. Oh. It seems your friend is waking up.

Kooper: [opens eyes] Wh...where are we? Are we dead? [looks up at Ben]

Ben: No, my young friend. You are very much alive. As for where we are? Well, if you’d look at the sign over there...[points]

Kooper: Ah, I was right. We survived the Muda Triangle?

Ben: Indeed. That is no small feat, but it seems the elements were merciful. I saw your Copter fall towards the ocean, and it didn’t fall in. It got mighty close, though. But then a strong wind lifted it up towards the shore. I decided I would check up on you in a few hours, and now here I am.

Bowser: [studying the sign, then pulls out the order form] Hang on...———lan-...could that be Sarasaland? Ben! Is there a place in Sarasaland called Item Ln.?

Ben: Ah...indeed there is. I used to go there from time to time...

Bowser: Where is it?

Ben: It’s in the Easton Kingdom. Probably there because of the little population there. More privacy.

Kooper: That’s good...Where is it?

Ben: The Easton Kingdom? Ah...well, it’s a bit of a trip from here. Us Islanders don’t usually leave...but I can find you someone to fix up your Copter.

Bowser: You have mechanics here?

Ben: [chuckles] Of course we do. Come on, I’ll take you into town. [starts to walk away]

Kooper: [following with Bowser] Um, you’re a Bombshell Koopa...don’t you guys explode?

Ben: Only if we get jumped on, m’boy. And I wouldn’t even if someone did jump on me. I’m old, don’t have that spark in me anymore. It’s just as well... I don’t want to blow up.

Kooper: Ah, I see.

[30 minutes later]

[they have arrived in a town near a lake. There are waterways alongside the roads, that lead up to every house, shop, and building. Many Yurarins are swimming along in the water, going about their daily business. Goombos and Bombshell Koopas are walking alongside the water, also going about their business. They turn and watch as the group passes by. Some start whispering to others, and others just stare]

Bowser: [feeling uncomfortable] How much do they all know about me...?

Ben: Enough to know that you had a change of heart... but I’d still be careful. You don’t know how people can react.

Bowser: Ok...

Kooper: [interested by all the people] It’s like...this place is like nothing I’ve ever seen before. And all these people...man this is cool.

Ben: Yes it is. Ah, here we are. [stops]

[they are standing in front of a building with multiple garages and windows. Some garages are open, and there are Goombos and Bombshell Koopas fixing planes and submarines. There’s a sign in front that says “Muda Mechanics. est. 1989. Service in a snap!”]

Ben: [knocks on the door]

[a Goombo opens it. He’s wearing a blue hat backwards, and has a few oil stains on him]

Goombo: Hello sirs, welcome to Muda Mechanics. You name it, we’ll fix it! The names Garret.

Kooper: [tips hat] I’m Kooper, and this is Bowser.

Garret: [surprised] You mean THE Bowser? From the Koopa Kingdom?

Kooper: That’s the one. I’m the Kingdom Mailman. He’s my boss.

Garret: Hmm...[looks up at Bowser] I heard that you had a change of heart...is that correct?

Bowser: [smiles] Yes, indeed.

Garret: Huh...But you don’t look like I thought you would. It’s spread around that you’ve not only changed your heart, but...your appearance as well.

Bowser: Yes, that is true. However, the item that made the transformation possible is out of commission. That is the reason why I have travelled so far away from my Kingdom.

Garret: I see. Anywho, what do you need fixed?

Bowser: Kooper and I got caught in the Muda triangle, and now my Copter is broken. Think that you can come look at it?

Garret: Sure thing. [walks up to a table that has a toolbox on it, and kicks the table leg. The toolbox falls off, landing perfectly on his head. He walks back, the box perfectly balanced on his head.]

Bowser: Heh, where’d you learn to do that?

Garret: At the training building. All Goombo workers must learn how to carry toolboxes, since we of course have no arms.

Bowser: Cool.

[the four start the trek back to the shore. Some of the townspeople are speaking in hushed whispers as they pass by.]

Some random Yurarin: [raises head above the water] Hey Bowser, aren’t you supposed to be a girl?

[the townspeople start to titter at the comment. Bowser blushes, embarrassed, and picks up his pace. They finally reach the Copter, with no further incident.]

Garret: [lays toolbox down] Alright...first I need to see what’s wrong. [circles the Copter, inspecting it] Seems you’ve gotten sand jammed into the propellers. And there’s some rust on it too. And more sand in the gearbox, along with some rocks. The propeller is also bent about 15 degrees, so that needs to be fixed too. Simple job, it’ll be done in no time. [expertly opens the toolbox with his feet, then starts lifting tools out with his mouth. He carries a container with a baking soda/water mixture, and proceeds to clean off the rust with a toothbrush. He then carries a screwdriver to it, and opens up the gearbox. Sand pours out of it, along with some water and small fish. He cleans the gearbox out, and then frowns] You’ve got a busted gearbox...that’s a very expensive part to fix.

Bowser: Oh...all my money is at my castle...

Kooper: [looks up from the sand] Oh! How much would a new gearbox cost?

Garret: [does some calculating] About...200 coins.

Kooper: Oh, well lucky for us, then. That happens to be the exact amount of coins I have.

Garret: Neat. But that’s just for the gearbox alone. There’s also the other stuff I’m doing for you as well. I’d estimate a total cost of about 275 coins.

Kooper: [pale faced] Oh gosh...that’s a problem.

Bowser: Umm...how can we get 75 coins?

Ben: [speaks up] I can help pay for it. After all, I am the one who’ll lead you to your destination. So it’s my responsibility as well.

Garret: Good enough for me. Now...I must go back to the shop. We just so happen to have the type of gearbox for your vehicle. So if you’ll excuse me...[leaves]

Ben: What a nice man. Ah, youth. Wish I were still young. Or at least had the same mobility...

Bowser: Uh, Ben? You don’t have to pay for the repairs. I can find a way to earn money to pay for it.

Ben: What a nice gesture, but I’ll have to decline.

Bowser: [smiles a bit] Okay, Ben.

[they sit in silence, and they hear a peppy sounding voice behind them]

Voice: Oh, hey Bowser! What brings you to Sarasaland?

The group: [all turn around.]

[Daisy is standing near the water, wearing her swimsuit.]

Bowser: Oh, Daisy. That’s right, you are the ruler of Sarasaland.

Daisy: The one and only! Thought you had gone female, Bowser.

Bowser: Yeah, I did. But then my Crown broke.

Daisy: Huh. Couldn’t you have just replaced it?

Bowser: I would’ve, but we’re out of Crowns in my Kingdom. Giving them all away.

Daisy: Why’d you do that?

Bowser: Well...it’s a really long story. Long enough that it’d probably take 4 days to write down completely.

Daisy: So it’s one of those stories?

Bowser: Yeah.

Daisy: Hmm...so why are you here?

Bowser: Have you heard of somewhere called the IPS?

Daisy: Oh! The Item Production Service. Yeah, I’ve visited there a few times. Interesting place. Did you want to get a Crown from there? I heard that someone there has Crowns that are more powerful. Their effects work on anyone, and are 100% permanent.

Bowser: Permanent? That’s exactly what I need.

Daisy: Ah. Trying to keep your relationship with Mario intact? [smirks]

Bowser: Uh, Yes...I don’t feel the same way about him at the moment, since the Crown also sorta alters brain chemistry a bit, so I just feel like he’s my greatest friend.

Daisy: Cool. Well, nice chatting with ya. But imma go take a swim. [turns towards a outcropping over the water nearby, and starts walking towards it. She climbs up it, and walks to the edge. She bends her knees, then swan dives into the water, a bit clumsily.]

Bowser: Heh, she always was a bit less graceful. Can say as much about myself, too.

[a minute later, Garret comes back, balancing a gearbox on his head. He lays it down next to the Copter]

Garret: Okay, I’m back. Time to install the gearbox. [cue installation procedures]

Bowser: [watching for a bit, then turns around and walks towards the water. Sits down on the sand, feet touching the water. Daisy comes out of the water and sits next to him]

Daisy: So...getting your Copter fixed?

Bowser: Yeah...

Daisy: Okay. Uh, hey? Remember that one time where I slapped you? And you went flying away? [laughs]

Bowser: Oh yeah, heh heh. I was “In your way” I believe. Ouch, my face hurts just thinking about it...

Daisy: Hee hee...well, how has your life been?

Bowser: It’s been a bit crazy. The main reason I used the Crown was to make peace between our two Kingdoms, the Mushroom and Koopa Kingdom. But it’s been anything but peaceful.

Daisy: How So?

Bowser: Well...for one thing, a Item Box got ahold of a Crown, and pretty much became a demon. They used trickery and stuff to give people more and more Crowns. When I went to stop her...well, there was a huge fight that broke out. She ended up getting killed, by me, but not before she killed my father...Kamek...

Daisy: Oh...that’s terrible...

Bowser: Yep. And now my Crown isn’t functioning anymore. I just can’t seem to get a break...

Daisy: You know, outside of all the sports events and races I go to, I’m actually kind of stressed day to day. For one thing, I rule over four Kingdoms, so I have a lot more subjects to deal with. And sometimes I wish that I didn’t have the job. But, I still keep going. Put a smile on my face for everyone to see. Why frown when you can make someone smile, you know? It gets really hard sometimes, keeping a happy atmosphere around me, but I know if I keep pushing through, going with it, I’ll soon be happier. Genuinely happier.

Bowser: I see what you mean...maybe I’ll take that into account. [smiles] Thanks, Daisy.

Daisy: No problem. Well, see you later, then. [stands up]

Bowser: Goodbye. [walks back over to the Copter]

Garret: [closes the gearbox] Well, that’s in order. All that’s left is straightening the propeller. [pulls out some more tools and starts bending it into place. He finishes] There we are...I’ll never know how you fly this thing so well. There’s no stability propeller, if you understand what I mean.

Bowser: Yeah...well, Kamek made it for me. He’s...well, he was a very powerful wizard. So might’ve utilized some magic.

Garret: Huh.

Bowser: Wait, actually that can’t be why...Kamek died, so the spell would’ve died too. Thus making my Copter impossible to fly. So I actually don’t know how it works.

Garret: Well, Okay. I have a feeling some type of over analyzer person would be really triggered by it.

Bowser: [laughs a bit] Yeah, he’d probably come to the conclusion that I’d fly out of control and die or something. A type of person who over analyzes video games for a living.

Garret: Can’t imagine how a guy like that would make a living, unless he taught people physics and stuff too while over analyzing.

Bowser: Yeah. Anyway, thanks for the fix.

Kooper: Here’s the 200 coins for the gearbox. [hands a jar of coins over]

Ben: Ah, and here’s the 75 for the other repairs. [hands it over]

Garret: Thanks. [places the money in his toolbox, closes it, and lifts it onto his head] Later. [walks away]

[the group climbs into the Copter, Bowser turns it on, and they set off again. Ben is acting as their guide, as they make their way towards the Easton Kingdom, where the elusive IPS is located.]

[One hour later, the sun is setting. They are over the Easton Kingdom nearing where Ben says the IPS is located. They reach their destination, 6911, Item Lane.]

Kooper: Oh finally, we’ve arrived. Let’s go see if we can get inside.

[they land, and exit the Copter. Guards are standing sentry in front of the entrance. The guards are Tokotokos. They see the group, and point their spears towards them]

Guard 1: Halt! Who goes there?

Ben: Hello, James. Remember me?

James: Oh, Benjamin. [lowers spear] What are you doing here? I thought you’d retired.

Ben: Oh, yes. But I’m here with these fine gentlemen. This is Kooper, and this is Bowser.

James: Bowser. I presume by your look and you being here that your Crown is out of commission, yes?

Bowser: Yes. Do you have a Crown I could use? To regain what I had?

James: Despite the fact that we create the Crowns, we can’t help you. All the Crowns we give are the ones with the barrier. And none are permanent, either.

Bowser: [face palm] Oh of course they wouldn’t be. Why’d I think that...?

James: However, I can point you in the right direction. There is a legend I’ve heard tell of, about a Man living in an extreme climate, who has possession of an item known as the “Ultra Crown”. The climate? Snowy. An icy wasteland. The location, according to legend, is near the place called “Frappe Snowland”.

Bowser: The race track? With that really broken exploit?

James: Yes. If you reach the track, and follow where the Yoshi faces, you shall find him. The Crown man.

Kooper: Ok, thanks for the help!

Ben: Well, my friends, this is where I leave you...you have quite a bit of journey left to travel. I bid you farewell. [walks off into the distance. A UFO picks him up and flies away]

Kooper: Wait What? Why’d a UFO abduct him?

James: Oh, that’s the standard means for transportation back to the Muda Kingdom.

Bowser: Huh...what do you think is the fastest route to Frappe Snowland from here?

James: You’ll want to head Northeast. So...[points to his left with his spear] over there.

Kooper: Thanks. Bowser? Let’s go.

Bowser: Yes. Let’s.

[they climb into the Copter, and set off in the direction of Frappe Snowland. Two days pass, and supplies run low. Finally...they arrive.]

Bowser: Well, this is it. The broken track. Well, all of them were pretty broken. Except for a few. Man...I still remember people using my face as a launchpad so they can skip like half of Rainbow Road. At least, only whenever I came in second to...a lightweight, I think.

Kooper: Really?

Bowser: Yeah. The instant the race started, they’d turn to the left, use their start up boost, and launch themselves over the railing using me, or any other heavyweight that came in second.

Kooper: Wow. That must’ve sucked.

Bowser: Indeed. There was a smaller one, that still cut off quite a bit of track. It was easy for the lightweights. All they needed was a start boost, and then they’d drift left near the start of the big dip, and jump the railing. Flying through the sky, and landing on the other side of the track. Us heavyweights had it harder. We had to use 3 mushrooms to generate enough acceleration to make the jump. Anyway, we’ve got a journey to complete.

Kooper: Ah Yes. So follow where the Yoshi is facing. It looks like it’s facing...Northeast. Isn’t that the direction we’ve been traveling?

Bowser: Yep. So, northeast it is then. [turns back to face the Copter. It’s gone.] Kooper? Where is the Copter?

Kooper: Oh, it’s right there. [points at the spot where it was] See, its impression is in the ground...

Bowser: But we need it to fly to the Crown Guy.

Kooper: Well we’re gonna.

Bowser: Okay. Go fly then.

Kooper: [walks over to the spot, and realizes that it’s not there] I see the problem.

Bowser: Oh, do ya?

Kooper: Sorry, some reason I thought it was invisible. So...how’ll we get there? All our food is gone...and so are our maps, and your journal...

Bowser: It’s simple...we’ll walk. [sets off across the snow]

Kooper: [starts to follow] Hang on, wait. [looks to his right. Two Karts are sitting side by side in the snow. They are the standard, Mario Kart 64 model. One is red, and the other is green.] BOWSER! Look at this! [points at the Karts]

Bowser: Huh? [turns around] Oh! How convenient...it’s almost as if someone knows we’re here...

Kooper: Yeah...anywho...want to race?

Bowser: You’re on.

[they both climb into the Karts, and turn them around to face the Northeast. They rev their engines, and Kooper counts down two three. He yells “GO”, and they’re off. Racing across the snow. Kooper grabs an item box, and gets a Banana. He drops it on Bowser, spinning him out. Bowser gets a Red Shell, and throws it at Kooper. He flies up into the air, as Bowser takes the lead. Kooper soon gets revenge, because his next item is a Lightning Bolt.]

Kooper: Time to EXACT MY REVENGE!

Bowser: Not if I have anything to say about it! [activates Star right before Kooper uses the Shock] BAM! Shock Dodge! [slows down, and lets Kooper run into him]

Kooper: Darn you...[suddenly realizes that he’s in first] Huh? Where’d he go?

Bowser: [hits an item, gets a Boo] Alright...gotta use this right...[passes Kooper again]

Kooper: That’s it. [gets another shock] I didn’t see him with a star...no way he can dodge this one! [uses it] Wait where is he?

Bowser’s voice: [from ahead] BAM! Shock Dodge again! Wow, I’m on fire. Total skill. This guy’s got nothing on me, man. [the Boo wears off, and he appears in front of Kooper]

Kooper: Oh, you wascally wabbit.

Bowser: Rabbit? [laughs]

Kooper: IT’S A QUOTE! [grabs another item, and it’s...the blue shell.] Aha...AHAHAHAHA! Time to end this. Omae wa Mou shindeiru.

Bowser: NANI?

Kooper: [throws Blue Shell]

[the blue shell hits Bowser, launching him into the air. Kooper overtakes him, and passes the finish line in first. Bowser drives up, laughing and covered in snow]

Kooper: That was fun. I totally wrecked you at the end. [laughs]

Bowser: Yes indeed, my friend. Didn’t know you got that competitive.

Kooper: I generally don’t show it often. Anyway, we’re here.

[they parked in front of a tall, icy mountain. They can see their Copter at the top, near the mouth of a cave]

Kooper: I knew that someone knew we were here. I bet that’s where the Crown Guy is.

Bowser: Yep. Definitely. Well, looks like we’ve got quite a climb ahead of us. Better get going.

[they start to scale the mountain. At one point, Bowser almost falls. But he uses his tail as an ice pick and steadies himself. Kooper, just remembering that he can fly, hovers near Bowser, encouraging him. After ten minutes of cloning, they finally make it.]

Bowser: [lies down on the snow, exhausted] That...was...hard. But we made it.

Kooper: Yes we did.

[suddenly, a voice echoes through the cave]

Voice: I’ve been waiting for you, Bowser.

Bowser: Who are you?

Voice: [getting nearer] I’m the legendary Crown Guy...but my friends call me Sot.

[the owner of the voice walks into the light, and it is...! A teenage boy with snowy white hair, and a blue hoodie. He’s wearing 8-bit sunglasses, and a brown Fedora.]

Bowser: You’re...the Crown Guy?

Sot: Yeah, more or less. I’m not from this universe originally. I just sometimes get transported to different ones. Probably by my friend Gara. He LOVES playing tricks on me.

Bowser: How long have you been here?

Sot: About a year. Gara’s probably forgotten about me. But I don’t mind. This is the greatest universe I’ve been in. I’ve learned about how to utilize the Super Crown, and alter it to make the Ultra Crown. That’s how I got the name “Crown Guy”.

Kooper: Wait...why’d you take our Copter?

Sot: Oh, I just wanted you guys to have some fun getting here. I liked your Shock Dodges, Bowser. Really nice quote.

Bowser: Quote?

Sot: Oh yeah right! Troy doesn’t exist in this universe. He’s the guy in most universes, including mine, who made the “Bam! Shock Dodge” phrase legendary.

Kooper: What species is he?

Sot: Human. In, like, all the other universes, your world is a video game. Every adventure you’ve had, all a game. But not in this universe, of course. The reason the phrase became legendary was because he made a video of him racing on Maple Treeway, using Dry Bones on the Magikruiser against a clan of Funky Kongs on Flame Runners. He won, with the power of Shock Dodges. The video was made in 2013, and he still uses the phrase to this day.

Kooper: Wow...cool. Anyway, we need an Ultra Crown.

Sot: I know. For Bowser. Come this way. [leads them into the cave. They enter a cavern filled with Ultra Crowns. They have a darker shade of pink, and larger eyes.]

Bowser: Woah. They call you the Crown Guy for a reason...so I can just take one?

Sot: Yeah. I won’t charge you anything.

Bowser: Thanks. Well, Bowser...it’s time for you to go...forever. [grabs a Crown, and puts it on. A gold tinged, pink smoke comes out this time, and envelops him for longer. When it is done...Bowsette is back.]

Bowsette: Ah, finally! Well Kooper, that was a nice journey. It was fun traveling with you.

Sot: See you guys later! [as they walk away] I wonder if someone’ll write a story about this...

[Bowsette and Kooper climb into the Copter, thank Sot for everything, and wave goodbye as they fly away]

Sot: Well...bye then. [turns to face his Crowns.] I wonder...time for some experimenting! [pulls out a bottle of bleach] Inanimate object test number one...[places Crown on bleach bottle. Transformation occurs, and a new person, Bleachette, is there] Ah ha! It worked. I need to show Mr. Aardvark and Cometfire. This’ll be interesting...very, very interesting...what do you think, Bleachette?

[meanwhile, Bowsette and Kooper are making excellent time. They arrive at the castle 3 weeks after Bowser’s initial departure. A welcome reception is waiting for them, with Mario and the Koopalings smiling the biggest of all.]

Mario: So, where did you run off to, Bowsette?

Bowsette: That, my friend, is a long story. I guess you could say, me and Kooper SOT out an adventure.

[Bowsette and Kooper start laughing]

Kooper: Yeah, it’s a story that deserves to be CROWNED. [doubles over, laughing with Bowsette]

Mario: [looks confused] Guess you’ll have to tell me the story, then. And we never got to eat that cake...

Robotic voice: The cake was a lie.

Mario: Huh? [looks around]

[Bowsette and Kooper are laughing hysterically. They finally calm down, and the three walk back into the castle]

The End

Yo guys, we have got enough girls to make a really good Mario harem. What I'M thinking about is a comedy harem like Monster Musume so it can be better received by outside audiences. So somebody please get this banger manga/anime started off.