Bowsette's Rising

Ch 1: All This Time... It Was You...

Bowser undid the chains around Princess Peach's wrists and ankles, letting her get down from the X Cross they had just been using. "Mario should be on his way here soon enough. Kamek reported that he's already passed the penultimate trial."

Peach stretched while Bowser started cleaning. The two of them sure did make quite a mess. Honestly, it wouldn't be such a big deal if Bowser could just have a servant clean up. But considering the secrecy of the situation, it was best to do it themselves.

"Couldn't you make the challenges more challenging? The idea is to make him take as long as possible to reach us." Princess Peach remarked while taking the time to clean herself. Bowser's "kidnappings" varied in length, but her personal preference was for them to last longer rather than shorter.

A soft knock on the door alerted the two lovers to Kamek's presence. "King Koopa, I'm afraid I've received urgent news!" Bowser and Peach exchange a worried look. While Kamek did not know the full extent of their relationship, he did know well enough to stay away whenever Bowser was "tormenting his prisoner," so for him to approach the dungeon doors, whatever was going on must be serious.

"What is it, Kamek?!" Bowser screamed with furious rage. It was all for show, though Peach supposed he did always put on a very good show. The way he stood tall and proud, the way his mighty chest puffed out with pride, the way his powerful voice made the very walls tremble. It made her even more upset to have their time interrupted.

Kamek spoke in quick though hushed tones. "Master, that island prison. The one in the middle of the Sea of Lava. We've stopped receiving reports from it. Today we got the morning all clear like we do every morning. But come lunch time, there was nothing. We reached out but have received radio silence."

Princess Peach's mood changed. She had never heard of this island prison, but she knew exactly what was going on. Bowser could feel her gaze burrowing into the back of his skull as his rage turned to fear. "I will take care of it. Now leave me be," Bowser dismissed Kamek. They could hear his footsteps receding further and further away as he returned to taking care of Bowser's forces.

"Island prison? Now, what would the mighty King Koopa possibly require a secret island prison for?" Peach's words were slow and cold, cutting the air like a knife and sending a chill down Bowser's spine. He turned to face her icy glare and half-heartedly attempted a smile.

"Nobody knows the truth. It's being kept in the deepest pits. Nobody has access, and they were all told superstitious stories to keep them away. They're mainly there to make sure nobody gets near the prison, is all."

Princess Peach arose, her body faintly glowing from her magical energy. She strode forward to King Koopa, even within their secret afair her grace and elegance never wavered. She placed a hand on the chest of the self-proclaimed mighty king and whispered her words. For a whisper was all that she needed to move even the unmovable.

"You were told to dispose of it, not imprison it. Now, you're going to find and correct your own mistake. Do I make myself clear?" King Koopa nodded his head, "Crystal," he whispered back, for he held as much fear as he did respect for the powerful Princess. 

Princess Peach gave a soft, cold little chuckle. She had to admit she enjoyed playing with her toys. Even though this situation was much more serious than most other prior situations. "Good boy," she rewarded his obedience with her words, taking a step back and putting her clothes back on.

King Koopa watched her. He had her every curve memorized, her every touch was firmly ingrained into his brain, and yet he was always completely and hopelessly captivated by her. Her beauty was uncontested; even a goddess would look upon Princess Peach and grow red with envy and jealousy.