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“You’re the only one who can do it Luigi..” He hadn’t known how the conversation started, after they learned Bowser had escaped when Toad unfortunately dropped the jar containing him on one of his ‘adventures’ it only seemed natural that the kingdom would fall into a state of panic.

Now there was nothing stopping Bowser from destroying the Mushroom kingdom during his conquest to kidnap Princess Peach, she made it clear enough she wouldn’t go willingly so what was the point.

It all stemmed down to a difficult spoken conversation, Mario sharing worried glances between Peaches and him as Luigi couldn’t be anymore scared.

“You want me to do what?!” Luigi had yelled out fearfully, his face a pale white color from the thought alone as Peach and Mario shared awkward looks, Mario pulling his hat down to his chest he clenched it tightly

“I don’t wanna do this either Lu, but you’re the only one who can pass well enough, I would if I could but y’know..” He pointed up and down at himself, whether it was his short stature barely reaching five foot one. In contrast Luigi stood around five foot nine, he was skinny as it came no matter how much he tried to gain weight and another important thing, he was one of the only three humans living in the mushroom kingdom.

It all made sense and he hated himself for it, unknowingly whimpering Peaches lent out a hand to his shoulder, comfortingly patting him as she tried to reassure him. “We promise nothing will happen, we won’t let Bowser lay a claw on you.” 

Though that was better said than done, the last time he was captured by Bowser, the Koopa couldn’t keep a finger off of him, he could still feel the tips of his claws ever so trailing up and down his face and chest, a shiver running down his spine at the thought.

Now he had to endure it again, and worse than before, he wasn’t sure if he could walk out there unmanned given how pissed Bowser was when they finally defeated him.

If he wasn’t so afraid he would probably yell at Toad for being so reckless, but at the moment all he could think of was his heart racing in his chest, and having to see the King Koopa once and for all again.

“If you hold him up long enough he’ll be too distracted to attack the Mushroom Kingdom, then me and peach can sneak in to finally stop him.” Mario spoke sternly, It wasn’t like they had many other options, they didn’t even have one and as he let out an exasperated sigh before hesitantly raising a thumbs up as a shaky smile grew on his face. 

The water was freezing against his skin, he was told by Peaches that cold showers softened his skin but he hardly believed that and didn’t think one shower would change that. 

Lathering himself in what he assumed was scented flowers he wondered if he could still back out from the plan, they would understand him getting cold feet, no pun intended.

Would they be disappointed in him? Their expressions of disapproval flashed through his head and he bit the bottom of his lip, he’d do anything to not let his brother down, even if it was this ridiculously dangerous plan.

He began washing his face, his palms brushing against the jaw and cheeks as he shut his eyes he found himself back in Bowser's castle.

How Kamek's magic had restrained any movement from him, the only thing he could feel was Bowser's claws on him, he let out a hum as he tried to bring himself back.

Though he considered his hands calloused, they weren’t as hard as Bowsers were, how he could feel each scale brush against him, he let out a low groan before a knock sent him jumping.

He embarrassingly screamed out covering his body as if they had walked, his face running red. He quickly turned off the water and hopped out the shower. Wrapping a towel around his waist his hands fell onto the countertop.

“You good Luigi?” Princess Peach questioned and he furiously nodded like she could see, his eyes turning to the mirror he tried to wipe away the red from his face, he couldn’t blame that on a cold shower.

“G-Good, yeah I’m good!” He slapped both hands on his cheeks trying to regain composure, he needed to get it together or else, he didn’t want to show doubt for this mission.

As he stepped out of the shower he didn’t expect to be greeted with Mario, Princess Peach, and Toad, begrudgingly, despite having a towel around his waist he felt naked in front of the three.

His eyes scanning the room before evidently falling onto the bed, on the foot of it rested one of Princess Peach's dresses, along with a wig almost identical to her he wondered if it was her actual hair.

Toad picking up on his curiosity he stepped forward with a wide grin on his face, proud of the work he’d done.

“I found the best seller in Mushroom Kingdom, lots of toads  like to dress up like the Princess in her honor.” He turned over to Peaches who gave him a thankful smile which he proudly chuckled in response to, of course Luigi wasn’t in the mood for his words at the moment as his eyes fell onto Mario, hoping for one last minute reveal that this was a sick prank or something he only shrugged his shoulders, a half pitied smile on his face.

His lips pursed into a straight line, well there was no getting out of this, as his head dropped down and he ran a finger across the satin fabric of the dress he wanted to laugh at his misery.

“We’ll leave you to it Lu, you’re gunna look great.” Mario raised a fist and Luigi slowly returned the tap, it wasn’t like he wanted to hear he was going to look great in a dress, definitely something new for him as the door shut and he turned back to it.

Reaching out he began dressing himself, his arms slipping through the thin silk like gloves that ran up his forearms in contrast to his rough rubber ones and he clenched and unclenched his hand.

Tugging at the collar the embroidery design scratched at his neck and most of all he could feel a cold draft against his back, he’d most definitely missed a zipper and he couldn’t reach it no matter how hard he tried. He was hesitant to speak but realizing it was better to get over this he called for help.

“Uhm, I need help with the zipper..” He asked as he gulped, watching the knob twist as it pushed open, their eyes widened at the sight and he could feel his face blossom red trying to cover his body up.

“You look fantastic” Peaches exclaimed hurriedly making her way over to him as she zipped up his back in a swift movement causing him to jolt, the dress had fit like a glove and he slowly snuggled into it, his body relaxing before he heard the noise of a camera snapping and he spun his head in the direction.

Watching Mario take another photo as his other hand covered his mouth, a disgruntled laugh being held back before he bursted out loudly at the sight.

“God I wanna die..” Luigi muttered to himself and Peaches grabbed his shoulders from the back leaning in slowly, a slight pout of disapproval from Mario’s behavior.

“Ignore him, you really do look amazing.” She shuffled him towards the full body mirror he’d been trying to avoid since he pulled the dress on and slowly his eyes widened, frozen in his spot he could only examine his reflection.

It was weird, he was so used to seeing himself in denim overalls and a green button up it was unsettling to see himself in anything else, especially a pink frilly dress twice his size.

He was shorter than Peaches yet it fit perfectly on him and he half hated it for that, the only thing that stuck out now was his face, watching from the mirror reflection as Toad made his way over with the wig and what he assumed was a plastic crown in hand.

“Now for the finishing touches!” He announced handing the items in Peach’s hand as she positioned herself behind him, carefully setting the wig on and fitting it the blond locks rested on his shoulder, he wasn’t used to hair touching his ears and he resisted the urge of brushing it away. 

As she sat the crown on she took a step back by Mario’s side, the two resting a hand on their chin as they raised an eyebrow staring with curiosity.

“Feels like somethings missing.” Toad huffed out, his eyes narrowing towards Luigi before he let a huff of defeat out, Mario’s hand rising as he began twirling his mustache before his eyes widened with realization. “His face! He doesn’t look anything like you…”

That was an understatement, he looked like an average man compared to Princess Peach’s beauty, but of course hiding his mustache and features wasn’t easy, he was willing to do many things but shaving his stache was off the table.

Peach’s eyebrows narrowed in frustration before her face seemed to relax, turning back to the bed she reached for the table side as she pulled open the dresser, shoveling through the various items in there she pulled out a white mask displaying it for Luigi.

Handing it to him he carefully brought it across his face, all that was left was his big blue eyes displaying, if you didn’t pay much attention you could say he was identical to Peaches now.

“This might actually work.”Mario quoted and Luigi wondered if he was doubting the whole thing up to this point, turning to him as he crossed his arms.

“Really?” He spoke and watched as all three physically cringed, Toad recoiling he shook his whole body as if spiders were crawling on him.

“Please never speak again when you look like Princess Peach. You’ve got it all wrong, you need to speak from the temple, harmonize your voice to match hers.” Once again easier said than done, he had a distinctive wimpy voice and Princess Peaches sounded like an angel, he listened to his advice and given the responses of their faces it wasn’t working very well.

“Just uhm..” Peaches grew lost in thought, tapping her foot before she raised her pointer finger up, bringing it to a loud clap that echoed in the room.

“If he asks a question about your voice, say you’re sick! Knowing that freak he’d be happy to oblige with it.” She spoke with annoyance and he furiously nodded, it was like they saw different sides of Bowser, the one he knew didn’t give a single care of his well being, for Christ's sake he was going to sacrifice him for Peach’s wedding.

He was curious to see this new side of him, where he would listen and potentially be kind. If  that was a possibility, but for some reason the thought made his heart skip a beat and he clenched his fists by his side. “I think I’m ready…”

They dropped him off near the castle, away from the Dry Bones but just close enough for him to sneak around, of course he was supposed to let himself be caught by the Shy-Guys, so Bowser would lower his guard and think he one upped the Princess.

As he slinked by the building his eyes scouted for anybody, he was thankful he didn’t need to encounter one of those skeletal nightmares anymore, the sensation of their bones grasping his body making him sick to his stomach with chills.

But how the Shy-Guys treated him was no better, as he looked down at the slippers he was forced to wear and realized he wasn’t normal old Luigi anymore, they wouldn’t treat him like disposable garbage. And as he stepped on a branch loudly in front of him, he waited for them to take him to their king.

Watching as they appeared in ten folds surrounding him entirely, standing quietly in front of him he was unsure what to do or say, the words jumping off the tip of his tongue.

“Fine, you got me.” He tried his best high pitched voice but they didn’t seem to care either way, wrapping the same ropes around his hand they began to pull him towards the entrance, his heart beginning to race in his chest as his stomach churned.

It was truly a place of nightmares and after what he endured he never thought he would find himself back, willingly of all things, but he had a mission. 

Distract Bowser long enough for Mario and the others to stop his eventual rampage, he was doing a noble thing, he wanted to consider himself a warrior but with the way his dress bounced with every step it was hard for him to take himself seriously.

As the gates opened and he made his way in the courtyard, what seemed to be hundreds of Koopas turned their attention towards him, beginning to whisper to each other and stare with wide eyes like they had seen a ghost, he sure had before much to his disbelief.

It was entirely different than when he was here before, he could still feel the spear that prodded his back and how they used to glare at him with disdain in their eyes.

Distracted as the flooring changed from cobblestone to carpet his eyes shot up, his body freezing at the sight a staggered breath left him underneath his mask.

There Bowser sat with a gleeful grin, propped at an angle with his arm holding his head up as he stared pridefully at the sight, his other arm raising he intertwined two of his fingers.

“So you came back? I knew you would miss me after all we were meant to be Peach’s .” His last word slithered across Luigi’s skin and all he could do was nod dumbfounded, he was sure this wasn’t how Peach’s would act in the slightest and hoped Bowser wouldn’t notice, after all he never really knew Peaches to begin with.

The large Koopa rose from his throne and made his way down his level, he had forgotten how big Bowser was, standing at a menacing eight feet Luigi felt minuscule beside him, he could only stare up with wide eyes at.

He reached down and for a moment Luigi thought he was going to snap his mask off, shutting his eyes he only felt a strand of hair brush against his face, opening his eyes he saw Bowser playing with his blond locs, the hair slipping between his claws.

“So, what should I do with you? Excuse me, what should we do?” The words growled from his throat and Luigi felt his face flush, he was crazy, he didn’t want to think of the implications of his words and turned his face away in defiance, only met with playful chuckles from Bowser like it was a game.

“I would love to do, many things with you, but uhm, I’m really tired..” He didn’t have a better excuse and expected Bowser to laugh at his face in straight refusal or see through his bluff, but instead a low gruff left him as he raised his eyebrow.

“You definitely do sound fatigued, I hope my guards didn’t give you any trouble, Kemak, bring Princess Peach to my quarters for rest.” He couldn’t sleep in the same room as him, that would’ve blown his cover faster than Mario and Peach could even get ready, not only would he die but he would let everyone down, and they would die too, he shouted out.

“No!- I mean-“ Before he could correct himself a loud roar sent a burst of wind, so strong he was afraid his wig would fly off and a few Koopas fell into their shells in fear, meeting Bowser's deathly glare.

“Why not?! We’re engaged and this is what you do when you’re engaged!?” He explained firmly and all Luigi could do in the moment was quiver in fear, holding back the urge to cry he collected himself, he needed to be strong like the Princess would in this situation.

“It’s just uhmm, I think I need privacy, to prepare before things become serious, y’know.” It was hard for the words to leave his lips and even harder as all the Koopas including Bowser and Kamek stared wide eyed in response, Bowser letting out a huff as smoke seemed to leave from his nostrils.

“Fine, only today. Kemak, bring my Peach’s to her room and aid her with anything she desires. Also release her from those ropes or I’ll have you all locked in the chambers!” The Shy-Guys and Koopas quick to untie him from his words as his eyes fell onto Kamek, the Koopa giving him a glance before turning forward.

“Just this way Princess, you’ll love it here Bowser has prepared only the best for you! He’s been planning for your arrival for a while now. You should be thankful for him.” He glanced back at Luigi again who let out an awkward chuckle of appreciation, he was less grateful and more creeped out in all honesty, it seemed weird to begin with that a Koopa would fall in love with the sole Human in their world.

I mean, she wasn’t anymore technically. Luigi wondered how things would be different if she wasn’t here, or if it was someone else, a different human that Bowser would set his eyes onto.

Entering his room he held back a gasp as he walked in a circle, the roof seemed to reach the sky in his perspective and it was three times the size of their dingy apartment back in Brooklyn. In the middle was a queen's bed, though by their standard, to him it was the size of a small pool and he couldn’t wait to fall asleep in it.

“Well, I’ll leave you to it, if you need anything I’ll be here..” He hummed happily before shutting the door and Luigi waited for the Koopa to get a distance away from his room, locking it he took a few steps back.

Fully processing his surroundings he let out a sigh of relief, he was able to get through Bowser but this was only the beginning, he felt sweat run down his forward and wiped it with his forearm, ripping off the mask he took a deep breath in.

He was sure he was going to melt through his clothes whether it was the naturally warm weather or the stress he endured expecting Bowser to call his bluff. 

He made his way to the bathroom, swinging the door open. He gasped as he looked around, similar to the room it was the size of their apartment, candles lit across the place lighting it in warm yellow tones at the end was a noticeable dip in the ground level, a bath, or a hot tub? Did they technically always have hot tubs given the weather? 

God he didn’t care anymore and as he freed himself from his dress he was quick to jump into it, submerging his head. Total silence filled his senses before he quickly rose up, brushing back his short brown hair from his forehead he laid back shutting his eyes.

If only Bowser wasn’t a tyrannical monster he would’ve enjoyed making trips in his kingdom, he chuckled lowly under his breath at the outlandish thought. Coming here like it was some sort of resort, the Koopas no different than the Toads and interacting with Bowser without fear.

Was that even possible? If he removed the fear he felt towards Bowser what else was there, he pursed his lips as his body grew warmer. Bowser could casually tower over him like it was nothing, when he was first captured he remembered being twirled around like a toy by him, his ragged voice sending vibrations through his still body and the fiery gaze he wore piercing right through him.

He let out a huff, rising from the water he sat at the edge of the tub, his eyes falling onto his dick he let a sorrowful groan at the sight, he wasn’t seriously getting worked up over this, over Bowser.

No, this was just a natural body reaction to his unnatural surroundings, it was just a very unpleasant one he wished to not acknowledge.

Though he said that he couldn’t get his mind off of Bowser, how he hasn’t laid a finger on him yet since he arrived and how badly he wanted him too, his groin aching he reached down to relieve himself of the pain.

He thought it was weird for a Koopa to fall in love with a human, especially the King of Koopas who stood at eight foot. How would that even work, how would they even…

His thumb brushed against the tip and he shivered, a low moan leaving his throat he arched forward in his sat position, his eyebrows knitting in as he continued to stroke himself.

His claws could encompass a human entirely, with one finger he could run up and down them with no care or error of leaving a spot untouched, able to pin them with two fingers alone and bend them to his will effortlessly.

His pumping grew faster in a rhythmic speed, leaving no part of his shaft neglected; he bit the bottom of his lip, trying to silence his noise in the fear that someone could hear, only causing his heart to face faster and edge him on further.

Would he be gentle with kissing them? Humans were fragile after all and Bowser could so easily shove his tongue down their throat, tasting their entirety without a care in the world.

His strokes became more frantic, as much as he tried to bite back his needy noises they began to slip through freighted cries.

Could he fit? He couldn’t imagine the size or if any human could take him, would he even show an ounce of remorse as he thrusted into them, leaving them breathless and tearful with no caution as he treated them like a toy, filling them until they were stuffed.

As his body shuddered he let out a drawn out cry finishing in his hands, tensing before relaxing as he fell back on the bathroom floor, his chest quickly rising up and down he brought his hand in view.

The white liquid coating his palm brought a grimace to his face as he deflated back down. It was definitely going to be a long mission.

Because of the clouds that surrounded the kingdom it was hard to tell if it was morning or not, but as a loud knock met his door he jumped up from bed, racing towards the bathroom.

The last thing he needed was Kamek to walk him half dressed, he wished to die in a more dignifying way and not when cosplaying as the Princess herself in his last moments.

Pulling the wig and mask on he begrudgingly slipped on heels, Bowser had gifted them to him and he wasn’t in the mood of making him upset. only one part was left, the zipper. For god's sake he couldn’t do it himself and as a final knock met his door he gave in to reality. 

Making his way for the door he carefully unlocked it only to be met with an annoyed Kamek, his foot tapping on the ground he had an eyebrow raised. “The King doesn’t like waiting.”

Luigi forced a smile as he softly chuckled in response to his words, taking a step back he clasped his hands in front of him.

“Of course but, I need help with my dress, if that’s not such a problem.” He presented himself bashful but he couldn’t be more mortified from the situation, it seemed Kamek was one of the only Koopas who didn’t fall for his ‘beauty,’  he could hardly call it that though.

Hearing a sigh leave Kameks lips as he raised his staff up, surprising Luigi since it was just a simple zip up dress. “Forgive  me but I’m not allowed to touch what belongs to the King, he doesn’t take it lightly when others do.”

‘What belongs’ like he was Bowser's property or something, weirdly enough it made his skin crawl in a good way, a slight smile growing on his face before he tried to snap himself out of it.

Of course he could never truly get out of his daze as he sat across from Bowser on the long dinner table, seats littering the sides, the king stared at him silently and he wished to bury his head away.

It wasn’t easy to forget that just this night he was moaning and crying over the monster, pleasuring himself in the enemy’s house, it was absurd to him and he cleared his throat awkwardly.

“So how was your first night Peach’s? I can assume you acclimated well to your new life.” Well I jacked off to you, of course he couldn’t say that but what else was there to say, giggling as he raised his hand pretending to cover his mouth.

“Wonderful, your castle is so pretty.” He exclaimed much to Bowser's delight, his eyes softening it was a new sight for Luigi as he soaked it in, his other band balling into a fist underneath the table.

“But nothing compares to your beauty.” He questioned if he heard right but as he met Bowser's longing expression of approval as Kamek stood by his side with a thumbs up he was quick to respond, his voice shaken.

“T-Thank you..” His face grew warm, he’d never received such compliments before, granted ninety percent of his face was covered or technically belonged to Princess Peach, nevertheless he was grateful for it even as Bowser continued to speak.

“So… did you really think you could infiltrate my castle.” His claws tapped the table with a rattle and the warmth that sat in his stomach quickly plummeted to nausea and sickness, dropping his utensil as his eyes turned up.

“S-Scuse me…?” Was all that he could say, did he know? Was it his terrible acting that blew his cover, or maybe he was too loud last night and they could hear his obscene and unwomanly moans.

Bowser let out a chuckle much to Luigi’s surprise, the Koopas eyes scanning his claw as he brought it to a fist in front him startling Luigi in his seat.

“I mean my guards caught you instantly but I applaud you for getting so far..” Right, he needed to stop overthinking things or he would be the one to blow his own cover and he’d rather kill himself than do that, he let out another giggle.

“O-Oh, I mean, who’s to say I didn’t just miss you after all?” Was he flirting? Bowser's sudden shift in expression seemed to say so, but this was what he was supposed to be doing right? It didn’t matter how he went along with distracting Bowser.

“Really? I mean, I’m not surprised you came back, even without the star I’m still as powerful as ever…” Luigi recalled the day he infiltrated Brooklyn, having used the star to defeat him it came with no struggle and a slight chuckle left his lips. Falling silent as Bowser growled his eyes narrowing on him.

“What’s so funny?..” He spat out and Luigi wished he could shut himself up, gulping as he fiddled with his gloved hands in front of him, his eyes averted from Bowser's glare.

“Uhmm, I just mean, t-those Super Mario brothers beat you pretty badly that day-” The whole table shook underneath him as Bowser shot up from his chair, Kamek quick to grab it from flying away the Koopa shouts vibrated the entire room. 

“That’s because they stole my star!” He huffed out and was met with Luigi’s silence, a snarl leaving him before he fell back into the now propped up seat crossing his arms in annoyance.

“The red one thought he could take you from me, and greenie, I should’ve killed him when I got the chance, playing dumb in front of me like I’m some idiot! How I wish I could hear his screams as he drowned in my lava.” He sounded more than excited and Luigi couldn’t help but fall in a cold sweat mute, the thought alone horrified him but knowing Bowser would bring it to fruition in a heartbeat if he could he wondered if it was too late to opt out. 

Would he do that to him if he found out? Or worse? He guessed he couldn’t hide his clear alarm as Bowser raised an eyebrow, Kamek giving him a concerned glance.

“Peach’s are you okay? Are you sick?” Bowser asked, his previously cold laced words now coated in worry, Luigi gulped, forcing a stuttering laugh as he brought his hand to his cheek cupping it.

“I uhmm, just a little, I think I need to get a breath of fresh air outside if you don’t mind.” He explained with a nervous giggle watching him stare blankly Luigi expected the beast to shut him down, after all this was supposed to be the perfect breakfast to kick off their happily coupled life, but he nodded, rising from his seat Kamek stood out of his way.

“Actually you’ve reminded me, there’s a place I want to show you..” Bowser made his way towards Luigi’s end and handed his claw out, Luigi’s growing unease as he took his grip, quickly noticing the comparison of their hand size, it was threatening, chills running down his spine.

As Bowser pulled him to his feet he began leading him through the halls, hearing Kamek behind them when Bowser reached a door he turned his head, his eyebrows furrowed in.

“That’s enough Kamek, you can leave us be..” He explained with the gruff and the Koopa was hesitant to listen, his lips separating in protest before he quickly shut it, grimacing as his eyes fell onto Luigi who was quick to avert his glance.

As Bowser pushed the door open Luigi squinted his eyes from the sun's rays, raising his other hand to block the glare. The sudden realization that the warmth he was feeling wasn’t coming from any lava, rather the light from the sky as his eyes widened.

Like he was transported back to the mushroom kingdom everything seemed lively, the bushes were green and weren’t crispy ashes, as they took a step down he felt the grass crunch rather than solid rocks, it was all so odd. Bowser seemed to have caught his confusion as he began to speak. “For some reason no matter how hard I try the clouds can’t seem to form here, I rejected this place for a while but I thought maybe you would appreciate it when we finally got married.”

Luigi was unsure of what to say as he processed it all and Bowser led him through the garden, it seemed he did a good job maintaining it as he could spot the organized separation of each plant species and for god's sake there were actual flowers growing on them.

His eyes falling onto a pink peony, he brushed his gloved hand over it, Bowser noticing his fixation as they came to a stop and he spoke in a soothing voice, something Luigi wasn’t used to.

“You can pick it.” He explained bluntly and Luigi reached out, cut off as Bowser grasped his wrist and for a moment panic grew in him, his eyes squeezing shut as he expected the worse, instead he heard that same comforting voice again. “You’ll dirty your glove, take it off.”

But only he couldn’t, him and Peach had distinctly different hands, of course he wasn’t sure if Bowswr knew that, his hands were calloused from wear. But of course he was too afraid to oppose Bowser on the chance of suspicion or worse.

Hiding his face as he began slipping the glove off, he tried to hide his hand as he reached out for the flower picking it from its stem. His eyes focusing on its feathery petals, a slight smile grew underneath his mask.

Unknowingly he turned to Bowser displaying the flower to him before realization hit and he quickly pulled it behind his back in embarrassment. “Sorr-“

“Show me again.” Less of a demand and more of a request Luigi stared for a few seconds before hesitantly pulling his hand from behind his back, the flower held in his pointer and thumb as Bowser reached out he completely avoided it, instead gripping his wrist once more as the flower fell from his hold.

He was done for, he could tell, all because he wanted to look at some flowers, he was an idiot, he had to be and now it was going to cost him. Instead Bowser let out a huff in frustration.

“What’s wrong with your hand? Why do you keep hiding it from me?” His voice seeped with concern and Luigi stuttered on what to say, he needed to come up with something quick as he forced himself to speak, turning his head away.

“They’re ugly, I mean, they’re scarred and calloused. It's disgusting.” That wasn’t a lie, he had an average body for an average man, there was nothing good or special about him and definitely not comparable to Princess Peach herself, that was an insult in itself to her.

Waiting for Bowser to drop his hand he only felt him shift in his position, turning his head as he watched Bowser lower himself down, pressing his lips onto his palm before carefully releasing his hold. “That’s a lie, I’ve never touched anything softer before, softer than petals..”

Luigi felt himself grow red, all because no one had complimented him in such a way before, or maybe it was the warmth that spread through his palm from Bowser's lips. He didn’t know but he knew he wanted more, hunger in both of their eyes he forced his glance down.

Staring at both of his hands, one covered by Peaches silk glove, the other his, in all its true nature. He needed to get it together or else, he was supposed to be Princess Peach’s, that’s who Bowser saw, nothing else.

He was crazy to think anyone would care for him, even a monster at that, if Bowser knew, he would kill him without a second to waste. He was only acting so nice because he was Peach’s right now, for some reason that made his eyes burn, his tongue getting stuck in his throat as he began to walk forward as tears threatened to leave and he hurried his pace.

“T-Thank you so much, you’re so sw-“ Before he could finish his words his heel caught on the cobblestone path that had begun leading to the hedge maze, tripping forward with a yelp he could hear Bowser shout out in worry as he made his way towards his side.

“Peach’s! Are you okay?” He sounded so panicked for him, for her. That it was almost unbelievable, pushing himself on his knees from his fours he raised his hands up, his uncovered hand scratched up and blood beginning to seep as the glove on the other was ripped up.

He couldn’t hold it back anymore as tears broke past his eyes. His voice caught on a painful sob he wished he could just shut up. “I-I’m sorry, god I’m so sorry….”

Before anything else left his throat he was lifted bridal style in Bowser's arms, looking up at the beast, his face inches apart as he sniffled to himself.

“Nothing to be sorry about.” He explained plainly as he made his way back into the castle, Kamek of course filled with concern and questions before Bowser shooed him off to keep watch as he tended to ‘His Peach’s’

And here he was, sitting on the edge of Bowser's bed as the beast had a wet cloth pressed against his palm, dabbing away the blood and dirt that covered it.

Luigi’s legs hovered over the side, like he was a child in comparison to the size of the bed it felt menacing to him. His eyes scanning the room it seemed to follow a similar pattern to his, letting his eyes fall back onto Bowser who seemed consumed with cleaning him.

If only he knew he was Luigi, he would probably laugh at his pain and wish for more, or inflict it himself. It wasn’t like he asked to be thrusted in his world and caught in the middle of everything to begin with.

His eyebrows furrowed in, it was humiliating, he was sick of being pushed around like a rag doll, Bowser was wrong, he always was.

“Why do you hate Mario and Luigi so much..” He mumbled out as Bowser focused his eyes onto him, taken aback from his question he frowned in response as he continued to clean his hand.

“Seems like a self explanatory question..” He gritted out in annoyance as he let go of his hand, clenching the rag in his hand as droplets fell to the ground from his grip. “..Everything was perfect before they came, then they tried to take you from me.”

That was less than true, Peach’s was never his and never would be, but from his viewpoint Mario and Peach’s  had become a thing, something he could never have, but Luigi, him. “What did I- Luigi do? It’s not like he asked for this and you tried to kill him.”

He didn’t mean to come off as aggressive but his words lingered with annoyance, his chest heaving Bowser dropped the rag onto the ground focusing his attention on him, his voice soft as he spoke. “It was for you..”

Luigi clenched his teeth, as his fists squeezed into balls, he shouldn’t have gotten worked up, he needed things to go smoothly so Mario and Peach were given the ample amount of time to stop him, but he didn’t care about any of that at the moment.

“That’s not what I wanted!” He shouted out and watched as Bowser rose from his position, anger written across his face as he snarled down at Luigi, towering over him like he was nothing.

“Well then he should’ve cooperated?! That frail bag of bones only had his stubbornness, do you know how frustrating that is!? He could’ve saved his skin but no! He wanted to play the hero!” The two both breathed out from yelling as Luigi tried to calm himself, a frown on his face his eyebrows were knitted in.

“Because he is.” Was all Luigi could say as Bowser's anger dissolved, his face falling still could only stare into Luigi’s eyes, a bright blue color it reminded him of a river stream, something he wasn’t used to seeing.

“I know.” Bowser agreed, the room growing silent, only the glances the two shared before Bowser took a step forward. Resting his knee on the bed Luigi quickly sunk back from the weight as the beast began to lean in.

Luigi was crazy, he had to be, he should’ve ran away when he had the chance but instead here he was. His eyes trailing the fiery beast atop him he couldn’t look away.

As his breaths grew short Luigi carefully lifted his mask just enough to expose his mouth alone, without a second wasted Bowser's lips crashing onto his, a muffled yelp from the force trapped between them.

This was wrong, he needed to stop this before it went to far. But as Bowser's claw stroked his tender cheek he found himself wanting more, bringing both hands to grab Bowser's face as he was quickly suffocated from his strength.

His head growing light, his consciousness wavered before Bowser pulled away, only for a brief moment as Luigi could see the hunger in his red eyes, like a starved animal he dove in for more of his meal.

Nipping at the exposed parts of his neck Luigi squirmed underneath him, it hurt so good as breathless groans left his throat with every bite he quickly returned back to his neglected lips.

“…you taste so good…” He growled slowly, sending vibrations through Luigi’s body, an ache growing in his groin, his eyebrows knitted in from the pleasure. Bowser's body was rough, with every brush he felt sparks run through his skin and wished to be entirely engulfed by him.

Nipping at the bottom of his lip he tasted iron as blood began dripping from his bottom lip but he didn’t care. He needed more of Bowser, his cock twitching and wanting release he arched his back forcing his body into him.

The Koopa responding to his urges as he sat up, knelt in front of Luigi who laid on his back, his legs spread on Bowser he was sure he looked pathetic as they shared lustful stares.

His cock aching underneath the layers of his dress, his thoughts became muddled, he wanted more, he needed more. It didn’t seem Bowser was stopping anytime soon and he bit back a groan imagining what he would do to him.

Luigi’s high ending quickly as Bowser raised a claw to his collarbone, catching his nail into the fabric of the dress he brought his hand down to the beginning of his groin with a forceful sudden rip, Luigi’s eyes widening in shock as he gasped out. “N-No!-“

Before he could process it the dress had slipped from his shoulders, revealing his chest, his very flat chest and slender build. Stunned Browser's eyebrows knitted in trying to understand the sight in front of him, reaching forward he grasped the mask and ripped it off as an angered expression grew on his face. “It’s you! Greenie ..”

Luigi could only sit there frozen in the bed, his hands trying to pull up the remains of the slipping dress over his waist and shoulders as Bowser's eyes fell down onto them.

Grabbing both of his hands with one claw he lifted them over his head, a cry of protest leaving Luigi’s lips before Bowser pulled down the tattered remains of Peach’s clothes.  

He wished he was just killed right then and there, what was left was a pair of pink panties trying to restrain his cock, though poorly as most of his length was freed from the fabric, his precum dampening it. Blonde dreams of hair stuck to his forehead and cheek, sure he looked ridiculous as a one note chuckle of astonishment left Bowser's throat from the sight. “So you wanted more of me huh?.”

It seemed unbelievable and tears were threatening to leave Luigi’s eyes, there he was held vulnerable and quite literally naked in front of his supposed enemy, so much for calling himself a hero.

“In such a get up you’re getting off to this? Twitching like a whore while dressed in a wig and panties, unbelievable…” He chuckled and Luigi grew redder, tears running down his face he clenched his teeth, averting his face away from Bowser as he squeezed his eyes shut. 

“…n-no..” Was all he could stammer out in shame, waiting for Bowser to kill him for deceiving him in such a way the fiery death never came. Instead he felt the familiar claw begin to twirl his blonde hair, opening his eyes as Bowser seemed to wear an intrigued expression instead, a sly smile growing on his face.

Bowser pressed his lips back onto him to his disbelief, letting go of his hands Luigi fell back onto the bed  Bowser's claws trailed across his body, tracing patterns onto him he shivered in response to his touch.

This wasn’t supposed to happen, did it feel good? yeah, but was it right? No, far from that it was morally wrong. But he didn’t care anymore, reciprocating the kiss as a needy whimper left him when Bowser pulled away.

The beast gripping his waist with both claws he brought his attention onto his flat chest, his tongue licking across his body Luigi shivered. 

“Did you want me that badly? Pretending to be Peach’s to get closer, you’d think I wouldn’t notice your hard cock or the way you moan like a pig?” Sucking at his nipple Luigi stared half lidded, his bottom lip quivering from the monsters degrading words before it hung wide, dragged pants leaving them his eyebrows twitched as he tried to speak sternly, much to his failure.

“..sta…stahp…talkin-!” His words cut off by a loud squeal as Bowser nipped down on his chest, pulling away faint teeth marks resided around his now red nipple. Feeling Bowser's claws trail down the rest of his stomach before clipping onto the last of the fabric that covered him, cutting clean through it. 

In a split second causing Luigi to shut his legs shut as his face blossomed into a deep scarlet red, his eyes shutting as he mumbled underneath his breath.

“..’mbarrassin….” He managed to spit out before Bowser pulled them apart, his roughened claw grasping his cock and he let out a pathetic cry from the touch.

“You’re right, I’ve never seen something so puny before begging for my touch like this..” His hands gripping Bowser's shoulder he looked down at the man with pleading eyes, Bowser glad his words aroused him as he began to pump him without stop, guttural groans left Luigi’s lips as he was subject to Bowser's touch.

Thrusting into Bowser's grip he grew lost in pleasure as his fists clenched the bed sheets and he bit the bottom of his lip, holding back a loud moan he was sure everyone in the castle could hear them now.

A hot flash spread throughout his body like wildfire before he came into Bowser's hand with staggered whimpers, his body tensing as he fell flat underneath the beast, his chest rapidly rising.

“That was quick..” Bowser commented much to his humiliation, his lips parting to respond before he was cut off with an embarrassing moan, his voice cracking halfway through as Bowser sought his sights back onto his chest. Was this his sick way of reminding Luigi he could never be Peach’s?

Bowser bringing his nipple to his mouth he began to harshly suck Luigi’s eyes widened, like he was a woman the beast played with his chest as he withered away, squirming for release he pushed at Bowser's shoulder.

“..mhmstop..it…nothings…guhna..come..out..” He explained and much to his disappointment Bowser obliged, pulling off Luigi expecting this was the end of it. He had finished and he was sure so was any reputation he had. But instead with one claw movement he was flipped over to his stomach with an oomph.

Like a doll propped onto his knees the Koopa grasped onto his waist harshly, a wince leaving his throat  he squeezed the pillow his head rested on, turning to face the menacing figure with a look of doubt afraid of where it was going.

“B-Bowse-“ Before he could finish his words Bowser took a long lick over his hole, the tip of his tongue threatening to penetrate into him Luigi buried his face into the pillow before he could cry anything else embarrassing.

His body shuddering as he felt another lick, twitching his toes curled into the bed, his hips threatening to give in if it wasn’t for the grip Bowser already had on them as his legs quivered from exhaustion.

Even if he wished to crawl away Bowser could’ve just pounced on him, for some reason he wanted that to happen, maybe he was a sick pervert after all, his head perked up as he squeezed the pillow in his arms, suddenly felt something prod in he cried out.

“A-ah?!..” Feeling as Bowser's tongue invited his way inside stretching him out he could feel him push further before  a sudden jolt traveled through his groin, his body trembled and he felt Bowser pull out, a weird emptiness filling him.

“There it is…” Bowser spoke breathless as Luigi panted out, his back arching with every gasp that left his lips. His body grew stiff as something warm sat atop his cheeks, something big.

He turned his head back as his mouth gaped wide, his lock blinds obscuring part of his vision, nevertheless his expression turning fearful at the sight in front of him and he wondered if it was too late to run. “T-That’s not going to fit!”

It would most definitely break him in more ways than one and as Bowser stroked his length with his claw a toothy grin grew on his face he knew there was no way of changing his mind. Bending over Luigi’s body he licked his back from the base to the nape of his neck, carefully biting down a low groan left Luigi.

“..It’ll work..” He mumbled before rising back up, his claw grasping one of Luigi’s cheek as he pulled it apart the brunet felt exposed, trembling as Bowser traced a finger around his hole, carefully lining himself up he forced himself in.

A choked sob leaving Luigi’s lip drool began to trail down his chin, barely the tip was in yet it was already too much and he groaned from the feeling. As Bowser adjusted himself from the tightness he spoke softly. “..bear with me..”

Before Luigi could say anything he thrusted deeper and his glossy eyes widened, feeling a jolt again a messy moan left his parted lips as he came onto the bed, his body stuttering from the sudden violation.

He wanted more and as Bowser began pumping half his length in him the bed shook underneath them, loud squeaks filling the room Luigi could feel blonde strands of hair sticking to his cheeks, realizing how much he was sweating he didn’t care.

Bringing a hand down to his cock he began stroking his length for any release from the knot forming in his stomach, an angry growl being heard before he was flipped over onto his back by Bowser, grasping both of his hands with his claw he pinned them over his head.

“Please…I n-need to…” His cock twitched from the neglect and at the sight Bowser forced the rest of him inside, reaching the base Luigi choked on his words as he stared down at his lower stomach, he felt so full and his words fell stuck in his throat for a moment, the hefy chuckles leaving Bowser who pressed his claw just below his belly button.

“I’m in you..right..here. It’s like you were born for this, you fit me like a glove..” In any other circumstances he would have laughed, but now he stared dazed, mindlessly nodding to his words which received him a mocking chuckle but he didn’t care, he desperately wanted to cum and began moving on his own much to Bowser's arousal. 

The Koopa laughs falling quiet as he clenched his teeth as he gripped Luigi’s thighs, pounding him tears ran down Luigi’s cheeks, a paralyzing sensation spreading through his body, panic growing in him.

“Ah, w-wait! I feel weird.!?” He cried out as a wave of pleasure washed over him, clenching down a moan left him as he came, the liquid much clearer and watery as he painted his stomach, staring down in humiliation. 

Did he just? As he stared for a few more moments sobs began to leave his throat, Bowser letting go of his arms as he wiped away his tears, bringing him into a salty kiss to soothe him a muffled moan cut it off as Bowser quickened his speed.

Each thrust he could feel bundles of nerves spasm, sending him jolts throughout his body Bowser began releasing his own disgruntled groans, animalistic in nature his rough voice sent vibrations into Luigi.

In a few harshful staggered thrusts he plunged himself deep in, Luigi gasping his organs had felt penetrated as his voice grew hoarse.

His eyes widening his body began to fill with his cum, bringing a palm to his lower stomach his eyes fell half lidded and he moaned out. The two rested in their positions for a few passing seconds before Bowser carefully pulled out.

The cold air replacing his warm touch Luigi could suddenly feel the liquid begin to ooze out from his hole much to his discomfort. His breath rising at a fastened pace, his body fell limp as he fell back onto the pillow, his blonde hair sprawled out as the bangs stuck to his forehead from sweat, his eyes shutting closed.

Though his few seconds of peace was short lived as Bowser pulled him into his lap and his eyes widened in shock, his body ached and he felt sore already. His chest was throbbing and bite marks littered it, he could feel Bowsers cum leak down his leg and he sounded like a dog panting for air.

Yet as Bowser leaned in kissing the side of his cheek before ripping the wig off of his head as he whispered into his ear, a shudder left hips lips as Bowser pulled back and began grinding on him. The brunet staring with yearn in his eyes a slight smile grew on his face, the mission was successful.  

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A tired yawn left the man’s lips, his eyes squeezed shut he could feel each and every ache in his body, a frown forming on his lips as he tried to ignore it. Couldn’t he just sleep in a little bit longer? Maybe a few hours? 

In all honesty he wanted to sleep the entire day, he felt drained to his core though as he shifted in the bed to turn to his other side, a throb running down his back his eyes widened from the pain and  all the semblance of fatigue left as it overrode his system.

“Achk..!” He cried out, pushing himself up with his arms, his eyes began scanning the dimly lit room, his eyebrows knitting in as the slow realization had hit him, the color in his face draining he held back a yelp.

His eyes falling back onto the bed Bowsers side was vacant, a sigh of relief leaving him he turned over to his back, forcing himself to sit up despite the soreness in his lower half. 

Bringing his hands to cover his face a shameful groan left him, just what the hell did he do? What was he thinking? Right, he was insane, that was the only rational answer.

Despite that his face couldn’t help but blossom red, he could still feel Bowsers claw on his body, how his cruel words degraded him and Luigi huffed out, running his hands through his hair he shut his eyes.

He needed to clear his mind, thinking of what happened was doing no good for him and he needed to focus on what was important. Though that was easier said than done, when he could actually think with a clear train of though everything had become more complicated.

No, he needed to be positive, taking a deep breath in he tried to calm his nerves, every time he began to panic he made things worse. He couldn’t blow it this time, a slight smile grew on his face before he could feel an uncomforting trickle in between his legs.

His head shooting up with disdain he brought his hands down to the blanket that covered him, slowly pulling it off his eyes fell onto his bruised thighs, the mark of Bowser's grip prominent. 

Realizing his entire body was littered with similar bite marks and bruises, though what turned his face bright red was the noticeable white liquid between his thighs. His eyes squeezing shut as he grimaced, opening one slowly he looked around the room, similar to his they fell onto the bathroom door.

Hearing the faint sounds of water before he could respond it slammed open. There stood Bowser, for a moment unaware that the man was awake before their eyes met. 

“Erhm..” God he had to say something to break the silence, met with Bowser's still expression he was completely unreadable to the brunet, his eyes glancing away as a huff left his nostrils. 

“There’s a bath running..” Luigi could’ve done anything other than stare dumbfounded like an idiot, his voice was calm, unsettling to him given, well, he wasn’t Peach anymore. There was no need for it, he was honestly surprised he wasn’t killed yet. 

“Oh, thank you.” There was no need to enrage him though with defiance, hesitantly turning himself over to the side of the bed he stepped down, instantly regretting it as a hammering throb spread through his entire core.

His body giving out as his knees buckled in, falling onto his fours with a cry his entire body trembled. Just what the hell did Bowser do to him? If he could he would’ve cursed the beast out. He stared at the ground for a few seconds before a doubtful frown grew on his face, okay he would never, he felt a shadow loom over him.

He wanted to laugh at his own misery, just yesterday he was ranting that he was a hero and such on, now here he was on his knees, Bowser standing over him like nothing.

“Guess running away is out of the question?” Bowser snorted as he pulled Luigi into his arms, bridal style, though he would’ve preferred when he was in a dress than naked. Flushed red as a frown formed on his lips from Bowser's so-called joke, or maybe it was a threat, the lines were blurred when it came to him.

Brought into the bathroom his eyes fell onto the sunken bath, similar to one in his earlier room this looked twice it’s size, his eyes lighting up slightly as Bowser dipped him in.

The warm water soothing on his aching body he let out a sigh of satisfaction, his eyes shutting as he felt himself relax. He didn't expect his peace to be cut off so quickly by the ripples of the surface.

Turning his head back he was taken aback as Bowser joined him in the water, sat on the edge his eyes fell onto Luigi. “C’mere.”

He gulped, a nervous laugh leaving his throat as he scratched the back of his head, what he was asking felt weirdly intimate given the things they’ve already done.  “I don’t really thin-“

The Koopa shot him a glare and he quickly fell silent, sucking whatever doubts he had up as he made over to him. As he sat between his lap his back turned to him he stared down at the rippling water. 

His breath tight as he felt a claw press against his back, running down his tense muscles his body grew warmer, the water wasn’t helping with it either.

Bowsers claw traveled down, pressing against his waist he jolted as a cry left his throat. Shifting in his seat he felt Bowser retreat from his side. 

Instead grasping his shoulder he pulled Luigi back onto his own chest, Luigi’s head turning up and his eyes met Bowser who stared down at him.

“Ah..” Luigi’s eyes fell half lidded, he wanted to kiss him, was that wrong? They’ve done more before already, yet he still felt this doubt? Nevertheless their lips met, the water splashing around them Luigi felt Bowser's claws begin to stroke his exposed neck.

Any moment now he could’ve ended his life, with one simple slice there was no coming back, and with each brush against his bobbing adam's apple that excited him, as he pulled away he expected more, he wanted more, instead Bowser spoke in a low tone. “How much does it hurt?”

Luigi’s eyes widened, his head falling back forward. Bowser's words surprised him with the sudden shift in the mood as his lips grew into a straight line.

“I’m no longer Peach so why does it matter.. His words were bitter but true and he expected some repercussions, he wanted it, it would’ve been easier if he did but as he heard a grunt leave Bowser's throat frustration grew in Luigi. Turning his head back, his eyebrows knitted in.

“Aren’t you going to kill me now?” His words wavered, maybe he was idiotic for asking such a thing, it just didn’t make any sense to him, or it did and he refused to accept it, he didn’t know anymore, impatiently waiting Bowser raised an eyebrow in response to his crude words.

“Do you want me to?” Luigi fell silent, slowly shaking his head, droplets dripping from his hair as he turned back around, his eyes falling onto the water he stared at his reflection.

“No..I just…” His words came to a stop, his eyes growing shut as his lips formed into a straight line and he couldn’t help but feel a gloom grow over him. It seemed so simple yesterday but now? 

“..Be mine…” 

His eyes narrowed as his fists clenching underneath the water and  he began to frown once more. He had accepted those words without a second thought but now? When he could clearly think? They echoed through his skull like a headache. Why did he have to say that? Did he really mean it or was it just the heat of the moment?

His heart had skipped a beat when it left the beast's mouth, now though, his thoughts conflicted with it, it just wasn’t that simple anymore. He had done his job, now it was time for Mario and Peach to take over and that was the end.

Right, even though he was a hero he was never meant to be the one fighting. He had to put the dress on and play pretend, he couldn’t even do that right.

He wasn’t even in disguise anymore, why was he still here? If Bowser didn’t want to kill him shouldn't he at least throw him out? He was dead set on marrying Peach for god's sake this was why the mission was so important to begin with, what was the point of anything now?

He felt Bowser's lips press against the back of his neck, his touch warm and his body shivered, the water swaying around them.

“Then there’s no problem..” He whispered breathlessly and Luigi’s eyes shut, he wished things were as easy as that, then he would never be afraid or anxious again, wishful thinking on his part, but for now he could pretend, yeah, no problem.

Luigi turned himself around, facing Bowser he propped up on his lap and took hold of his shoulder, though barely as his hands looked minuscule in comparison.

Taking the Koopa by surprise as he initiated a kiss, hesitantly pressing his lips against Bowsers it wasn’t long before he grasped his waist, gasping from the pain he ignored it as the water sloshed loudly around them, his mind growing muddled.

“Mhmfph...” A moan had escaped their connected lips, sloppy as drool began to run down Luigi’s mouth, as Bowser pulled away Luigi found himself leaning in for more, thirsting for it. A string of saliva connecting their lips as Bowser licked his mouth clean. The Koopas grip grew tighter around his body as he suddenly felt him rise, a small yelp leaving Luigi’s throat. 

Pulling him towards the sink he bent him over, the cold countertop pressing against Luigi’s stomach a hiss left his throat. Looking back he suddenly felt a grip in his slick brown hair, forcing his head back forward and raising it, leaving him facing the mirror, facing his reflection.

“N-No.!?” His eyes widening before he quickly shut them in shame, Bowser chuckling as he released his grip, watching Luigi cower his arms covering his face.

Bowser perked an eyebrow, running his claw up the spine of his back he watched his body so perfectly shiver from his touch, reaching his neck he trailed back down it.

“…don’t be scared…” Bowser spoke softly, his voice comforting Luigi hesitantly raised his head, the beast gripping the underside of his chin as he held him towards the mirror, a grin on his face. “Look, now they know you belong to me..”

Luigi’s eyes fell onto his reflection, his whole body was a blossom red as bites littered his chest and side, the incision of his teeth prominent his eyes wandered up to his own expression.

His mouth hung wide as he painted out and his face was flushed over, his brown soaked hair a tangled mess as some strands stuck down to his skin. A desperate look on his face as his eyebrows knitted and a pitiful whimper left his throat.

 Luigi’s hands clenching the edge of the countertop as Bowser pulled away, focusing his attention down him before the brunet could question him he sunk his teeth into one of his cheeks.

“ Ahh..!” Gasping as his attack didn’t come to an end, each spark of electricity sent Luigi jolting as his legs trembled underneath him. It seemed the beast left no skin untouched, tender he felt the same longing frustration as before, clenching his teeth as he turned his head back.

“S-Stop biting and just stick it in…” He demanded, his eyebrows furrowed in as he tried to hold a stern frown, was he crazy? He had to be for asking for more. Watching as Bowser scoffed out, to his horror shocking it in without a second wasted.

His lower core throbbing as he tensed up, a drawn out groan leaving his lips  he came onto the countertops drawer, his knuckles growing white from the grip he had on it his entire body trembled.

“Still so tight..” A groan leaving the beast throat as he adjusted Luigi tried to choke out words, his voice falling silent as he was left to twitches and spasms.

Course that didn’t stop Bowser in the slightest and as he quickened his pace sparks ran through his body with each thrust. The bathroom echoing with guttural moans and the sound of skin slapping

Bowser's eyes tracing up and down his body, watching the way the muscles on his back contorted with every tremble. How his waist could fit his claw and how his back arched onto him.

His ass a deep red, the bite marks prominent, he  wanted to fill Luigi entirely. Fastening his pace Luigi’s eyes widened from the sensation, crying out in painting intervals. “S-Slow…down.. hnghh..!!”

As Bowser grabbed his left arm pulling it back he thrusted deeper into him. His other claw holding his head down onto the countertop, drool pooling down his mouth as he whined out in pleasure, Bowser reveling at the scene in front of him  “ Such a pretty sight.. ”

Luigi didn’t want to think anymore, all he wanted to do was feel. It was like all rational thought went out the window whenever Bowser touched him, leaving him crying like a bitch in heat.

Feeling Bowser release his hold on his hand his claws combed through his sweaty brown hair, with what almost seemed to be care he brushed away the ends that stuck to his skin. “You think they can hear you? With how loud your cries are I’m sure the entire castle knows that you're mine.”

Why was he so fixated on that? Luigi wanted to curse him out but at the same time he wanted to hear those words over and over and over again. Did that make Luigi his toy, the thought seemed degrading, or did that mean.. 

“Does that m-make me your princess…?” He humored, regretting it as Bowser pulled him by his arms, driving deeper into him he jabbed his insides and a sharp yowl left Luigi’s lips, ignored as Bkwser growled out, cumming inside.

“Hnghh?!…” Stuffing Luigi before he fell silent, cum filling inside of him before he was lowered back onto the countertop, his legs limp as Bowser pulled out, the white liquid dribbling down his legs, a slight grimace growing on Bowsers as he realized he would need another bath.

As Luigi finished bathing he took a set of clothes now resting on the cleaned countertop, a long sleeve green shirt and blue sweatpants a size too big, a pair of brown shoes to go with it, like Bowser had tried to replicate his old outfit with the resources he had.

As Luigi stood in the bathroom now alone he turned to the mirror's reflection. One thing he was missing was his signature green hat, without the wig he saw his hair in its full fruition, always unsatisfied with how it laid he tried to ruffle the front up, a sigh of frustration leaving his lips.

Exiting the bathroom his eyes wandered the room, Bowser nowhere in sight and they fell onto the slightly cracked open door, making his way over. Catching a glimpse of Bowser peeking from the corner across the hall he frowned.

He guessed he already lost interest in him, he didn’t know why this bothered him so much but as he turned the corner he didn’t expect to meet eye to eye with Kamek, out of disguise, his face running pale.

Panic setting in before Kamek grasped the frame of his glasses, adjusting it as he narrowed his eyes he turned back to Bowser. “So my suspicions were true, I did think Peach sounded a bit odd.”

Luigi wondered what all those weird glances he was receiving from Kamek was when he was still pretending, brushing them off for his own sake; it all slowly added up, though not slow enough as he forced himself to take the breath he was holding in for so long. Still, all the more humiliating to process.

“Kamek you’ll accompany him for the meantime whilst I deal with..current affairs.” He explained and Luigi’s eyebrows knitted in, his head swiftly turning up to the beast himself he took a step forward, subconsciously grasping his claw with his hand.

“You’re not going to stay?” He hated how needy his words sounded as they left his lips, regretting even speaking as a wave of embarrassment washed over him. It was okay though, he was only asking because he was curious about what Bowser was doing. If he was planning his attack on the Mushroom Kingdom, yeah that was it.

His eyes catching Bowser's tail begin to wag before it abruptly fell still, he’d never seen it like that before. The Koopa cleared his throat before he began to speak. “I’ll be joining you for breakfast.”

He assured and Luigi nodded haphazardly, parting with Bowser it felt weird not to have his presence around, instead his eyes falling onto Kamek, the two giving each other awkward glances before his eyes fell onto the hall Bowser had disappeared into, a sigh leaving him. 

“Can you take me to the garden?” The Koopa nodded as he began to lead his way through the maze of halls, Luigi reaching his hand out to the dark brick interior he could feel every grain scratch  against his fingertips.

His eyes turning back to the cloaked Koopa he frowned, he still couldn’t believe he knew all this time, how he watched him and Bowser interact like that was beyond him, though they were doing way more than that now. 

His eyes turned up, seeing the familiar door Kamek pulled open and Luigi made his way out, taking a few steps as he adjusted to the sun before he sat on the steps leading to the grass, around it laid gravel and he played with the rocks between his hand, dazed and half aware of his body his mind ran rampant.

He wondered what the others were doing, were they still planning their attack on Bowser? Or had they already set out to neutralize him? He frowned, there wasn’t much to neutralize anymore.

It didn’t take much to notice the change in him already, Luigi sure did, though of course it differed with who he was. Bowser had been so passionate and adamant with him when he was Peach, now, after everything that happened he seemed to level out more, he seemed more understanding.

His face grew red, tucking his legs into his chest his hand ran over the gravel, feeling each bump and crevice he shut his eyes closed.

Wasn’t this a good thing? I mean, it was for him. But it made everything all the more complicated, he couldn’t help but feel the need to push the beast away, there was no point anyway.

He had done his mission, it was supposed to be over now, everything that came after it was utterly pointless. As much as he wanted to convince himself that he brought his hands to his knees crossing them he tucked his head into them.

Had he really fallen for the monster? He enjoyed seeing his softer side, the sun burning on his skin had reminded him of yesterday, he enjoyed walking through the garden with Bowser, he wouldn’t mind doing it again, fully exploring the hedges like he was unable to after his incident. And what resulted from that, blew up in his face, for better or for worse.

He felt himself treading into dangerous territory, as if he wasn’t in it already quite literally. Though when he begrudgingly signed up to do this he didn’t expect this to result from it, he looked up at the smaller Koopa.

“What does he want from me? I’m not anything special…” He mumbled out to Kamek, the Koopa turning to him with a slight grimace like he wanted Luigi out of his sight, he didn’t blame Kamek, now because of him the Koopa was stuck with babysitting duties.

“I agree, human..” Luigi frowned, well, that was comforting. He could have at least lied or showed some sympathy for it, instead he laid it off flat, Luigi’s eyebrows knitting in as Kamek's face softened, his eyes falling onto his staff. “…but he’s taken a liking to you, for some odd reason..”

A liking? Did he mean that literally, Luigi didn’t know how their customs differed here but he was pretty sure of what he heard. His face ran warm, what other reason would Bowser sleep with him? And say such things? 

His eyes flickered, feeling his heart beat faster in his chest he felt ashamed. Just what was he thinking? What was he hoping for? 

What would Mario and Peach think? How would they look at him knowing what he did? He turned his head up, his eyes falling onto the Peony; they grew dim, turning over to the opposite side where Kamek now looked less than pleased from the differing weather as it began to take a toll on him.

Blocking the view of the sun out of his face whilst aiming his wand at anything that dared seemed to move in the lively bush. Luigi reached a hand down, grabbing a pretty moderator sized pebble he aimed just beyond Kamek's attention, tossing the rock he watched as the Koopa jumped, pointing his wand towards the bush his back faced towards Luigi. “Come out while you can!”

He shouted as Luigi rose to his feet, turning back onto the steps he ran into the building, locking the door shut behind him in a quickened pace as he rushed through the elaborate maze of hallways.

His eyes glancing back and forth in the lit halls he took the opposite direction as he began to carefully walk, afraid of running into any Koopas. He needed to find where Bowser was, if he was planning his siege on the Mushroom Kingdom it would be all his fault. He couldn’t be weak again, no, he wouldn’t allow it.

His eyes scanning the walls they fell on paintings and portraits, all similar in nature as it either displayed a group of Koopas or Bowser himself, occasionally they would be flowers, those his eyes stayed on for the longest.

Finding himself stuck in his tracks he shook his head, he needed to concentrate. He wasn’t at home or in the Mushroom Kingdom, he was in Bowser's castle, totally defenseless. He needed to be prepared to fight if the time came, though he didn’t want to, his eyes fell half lidded as he turned the corner of a wall, running  into another.

Falling backwards on the ground before he could fully process anything he felt his body get flipped over. A knee pressing against his back as a hand forced his arms into them, their grip painful he gasped out in pain. “I’m sorry! I’m sorry!..”

He cried out, he had already ran into a Koopa and now he was done for, his face pressed against the rough floor as he waited for a shout to leave their lips nothing came, instead hearing a soft and familiar voice. “Luigi?”

It was Peach’s voice, his eyes slightly widening as he turned his head back he could see her looming over him with wide eyes, his glance catching onto Mario in the back, his cap pulled over his eyes he sat on the ground groaning from the collision.

As he recognized the voice he quickly pulled his hat back up, the two of their eyes meeting a warm smile grew across Mario’s face.

Peach rising from Luigi’s back he stood with a groan, feeling a crack in his side as Mario pulled him into a tight hug, holding tight as he held in a wince Mario lifted him off the ground and spun around once.

Laughter filled the halls as Luigi’s heart raced, he didn’t realize how much he missed his brother until now, being carefully put down Mario clutched Luigi’s face in a caring touch.

“Thank god you’re okay.” He chuckled out with tears in his eyes, like he didn’t know what to do with his hands anymore he began patting his shoulder before running his hands through Luigi’s hair in a ruffle. The taller man accepted it all as his eyes turned up to Peach, a soft smile across her face.

Her eyes met his face before they fell down on him, then up, then down again. Like she was processing what she was seeing, her expression dropped as her eyebrows knitted in. “How did y-“ 

Before she could finish her words they heard the mumbling of two voices, Koopas. Luigi’s eyes widening in alarm, his gaze fell onto the closest door, grabbing them both he pulled them into the room before he shut the door, locking it they all let out a sigh of relief. Luigi gulped; he didn’t know how many hard attacks he could take in one day. “Jeez that was a close on-“

“What happened to the disguise? No, no, how hasn’t Bowser or for that matter anyone caught you without it when you’re just roaming the halls?” Peach’s questioned with disbelief, her eyebrows furrowing in Luigi fell silent, he couldn’t exactly explain that Bowsers ripped it straight off his body before he began to ravage him. No, he could never tell them that, but he couldn’t get his mind off of it, beginning to wander as he tried to find a reasonable excuse. 

“…Be mine…”

His words replayed in his head and he faltered, why was he thinking about that here? Peach and Mario were in front of him, here to rescue him from this horrible place, it was horrible, right?  “I-“ 

“What does it matter? He's alive and well and it worked, thank god it worked….” Mario still seemed in disbelief to see his brother in one piece, the last time he was saved from this place he was one second away from being melted mush.  With sudden realization Mario turned up to Luigi with clenched fists, a look of excitement across his face as he continued on. “…Toads back at the kingdom and we’ve gotten enough support from Kong isle to fight and win this time, we just need to escape and call the signal..!”

Mario explained enthusiastically and Luigi stayed silent, meeting eyes with Peach’s they were quick to drop on the ground. An awkward silence filled the room.

Mario sensing the stillness in the room he looked between Peach and Luigi, ultimately turning back to his brother as he was unsure why he wasn’t the very bit excited, his head tilting with slight concern. “Lu-“

“Is anybody in here?” A voice called out from the other side of the door, Luigi’s head snapping towards it, his eyes widened. It was Kamek, all of their heads falling towards the rattling door knob they scattered as fast as they could from the middle of the room.

Luigi diving left as he hid behind a tall wardrobe he knelt on his knees, his hands propped on the floor his eyes fell across the room. 

There knelt Peach and Mario, behind a couch Peach had her head pressed against its back, Marios back propped up against it  he tried his best to get a view without giving himself away.

As they heard the doorknob shake once more the room fell silent, watching as the room began to glow a fluorescent purplish hue the lock popped out and it swung open.

They were done for, the lock had given it away that they were in here and Luigi cursed himself for being so idiotic. Granted it wasn’t like he expected Kamek to be the one to discover it, but it was only a matter of time Kamek would go searching for him.

Hearing the soft thuds of his footsteps approaching Luigi peeked through, watching as the Koopa searched around the room he began approaching the sofa. Luigi’s eyes falling onto Mario and Peach, the two alarmed as they couldn’t see just how close the Koopa was. Just how much danger they were in.

Luigi gritted his teeth, cursing himself out in his head before he jumped out from his spot, his hands raised up, he avoided the  glance from the others, his eyes focused on the Koopa. Kamek knew he was here, he didn’t know about Peach and Mario, and Luigi wasn’t letting them get caught anytime soon.

Though the worst case scenario was him getting killed by Kamek, he didn’t like gambling with those odds but had no other choice. He didn’t want Peach or Mario to suffer, he would take the worst of whatever was to come.  

“I got lost, this place has many rooms y’know.” He told Kamek with an awkward chuckle, watching the Koopas face shift to disapproval as he shook his head, lowering his wand down to the ground he let out a sigh.

“The king requests your company in the dining hall.” Luigi’s eyes flickered to Mario and Peach who stared in utter confusion, he didn’t know how he was going to explain this to them but he didn’t have the time for it, nodding as he gulped and a fake smile spread on his face directed towards the Koopa.

“Of course, let’s go..” He spoke hesitantly following the Koopa, the door shutting Mario and Peach jumped out from their position, the two sharing a look of disbelief and complete shock with each other.

“What’s going on? So he did blow his cover, that still doesn’t make sense, Bowser by now would have..” Chills ran down Mario’s back from Peach’s lack of words and he sped towards the door, reaching for the knob Peach grasped his wrist stopping him, as he looked up to her she shook her head.

“What if they hurt him?!” He shouted out as his eyes widened with fear before anger overtook, there was no way he was going to let Luigi get hurt. He’d already been taken once, he wasn’t going to let anything worse happen to him again, not when he was right here.

A sympathetic frown grew on Peach’s lips as her eyes fell half lidded, letting out a huff she pulled Mario’s hand off the door knob, clasping the shaking glove in her own she stared him in the eyes. “Mario we need to keep a level head, I don’t know what Luigi did or how it worked but he’s okay, and we have to trust him, he trusts you now you have to do the same, okay?”  

He stared skeptical, his breathing still labored before he took a deep breath in, she was right, if Luigi needed them he would call, after all they did everything together and they always had each other's back. If Luigi needed Mario’s help he would call him, a hesitant smile grew on his face as he slowly nodded. “Okay..”

The mood was distinctly shifted from before as he made his way to the dining room, taking a seat in the same old chair this time he wasn’t dressed up as another person.

His eyes slowly turned up to the beast, his face ran red as he thought of the previous day, and just earlier, his heart was already beating from Kamek almost catching the others he could hear the pounding in his ears. He needed to calm down or else he would freak out, taking the fork in his hand as his eyes fell onto the scrambled eggs.

“So you tried to run I hear?” Bowser questioned and he jolted in his chair, his eyes widened he began stuttering on his words, what was he supposed to say? He wasn’t necessarily trying to run, which was weird enough, he had the chance to but he wasted it.

“I uhm..no, I just wanted to spend some time alone..” He didn’t know why it was so much easier to pretend to be Peach than be himself right now, granted the last time he was here he hadn’t fucked Bowser yet, and things hadn’t got so complicated.

His utensil had slipped from his hand, loudly clattering on the ceramic plate it painfully echoed in the large dining room, the only people there being Bowser, Kamek, and himself. The larger Koopas eyes tracking Luigi, noticing the clear discomfort on his face reminiscent of Peach he huffed out. “Kamek.”

Was all he said sternly and Luigi’s face ran white as the smaller Koopa left the room, he was done for, they had shared two good moments together but he was blowing it now, he wasn’t surprised Bowser was becoming fed up with him.

As Luigi gulped as  his eyes trained in his food he hesitantly raised them, meeting Bowserrs fiery red eyes he couldn’t look away.

He didn’t know why, something about them was so alluring bringing him in, watching them avert from his own glance as he began to speak.

“You regret it, no?” His words had taken him aback, another uncharacteristic part of Bowser, though at least to Luigi himself. His eyes slowly blinking he was unsure to say, what should he have said? He didn’t know as he tripped over his words once more.

“No, I mean, It’s just..what am I still doing here? I don’t understand…” Doubt leaked from his and Bowser's face grew still before a grimace fell across it, his eyes falling half lidded as he began to speak in a low tone, his voice soft, faded.

“If you want to, you can go, I’m not holding you captive.” Luigi could only stare with disbelief, hurt from his cold words he knew he shouldn’t have been, though it sparked something in him as he furrowed his eyebrows in.

“I don’t want to.” He spoke sternly and assertive, though a part of him did regret it, what did this mean for his mission? He was supposed to leave with Mario and Peach and finally put an end to Bowser, and end to what? This? 

He wished it did as he watched Bowser's demeanor shift, a slight smile growing on his face. Some part of him felt wrong, for what he was doing to not only Bowser, but Mario and Peach, it all felt too wrong.

His doubt lasted all throughout breakfast and even when they walked through the halls, his head focused down on the ground as Bowser turned to him, he could see his brown locks bounce with every step.

Wanting to reach out and curl it around his claw he held back, a huff leaving him as he cleared his throat before he began to speak.

“Say, are all you humans different?” He questioned as Luigi’s eyes were still fixated on the ground, snapping out of his daze he jumped as he looked up to Bowser. He guessed that Peach and Mario were the only humans he’s ever interacted with, and even then Mario and him had just shown up, he was probably under the assumption all humans looked like Peach.

He wondered how much of a disappointment it was for Bowser when Mario and him showed up, two mediocre looking guys in comparison to the princess, well at least he was mediocre looking. “Uhmm, yeah, we are. Something on your mind?”

Bowser nodded to his words, raising an eyebrow as he pointed a claw at Luigi. “So why is it you and the red one match with those ridiculous outfits, what’s the point?”

Luigi supposed their matching green and red overalls looked over the top to another person, especially Koopa, he found it funny that Bowser found a problem with it, a smile growing on his face. “Because he’s my brother, it’s our signature look too, y’know, the Super Mario brothers.” 

Half-hazardly raising a fist as he spoke, Bowser huffed out as his face fell blank, his eyes looking up and down at Luigi before he began to speak. “You look better in this.”

Luigi looked down at himself, it was the same color scheme as his usual clothes but he guessed the overalls were a touch too much for the Koopa.

“Well you picked them out, I mean, I expected to see another dress in that bathroom..” He chuckled, he didn’t know if he could refuse wearing it, it certainly would’ve looked odd without the mask and wig,

“I could’ve.” Luigi’s eyes widened as he stared at the beast mute for a few passing seconds, a snort leaving Bowser as he began to grin, his eyebrow slowly raising.

“What? Did you not like the dress? You seemed pretty pleased wearing it..” Luigi felt his face grow red, he wasn’t exactly wrong, the dress was a nice touch of new, it hugged his body comfortably and he liked the design of it, but what came with the dress he didn’t like so much.

“It’s not that I didn’t like it, it just..wasn’t me..it’s not easy pretending to be someone else..” Especially when being that someone else meant you were treated better, not thrown to the side like garbage, that’s what hurt the most, his eyes narrowed the longer he thought of it, cut off by Bowser's blunt words.

“You were terrible as Peach.” Luigi snapped his head up with slight offense, he didn’t need to hear that now, especially when he spent two days in disguise in front of the whole Kingdom.

“It’s not like you could tell!” Luigi tried to bite back but it only seemed his words only humored Bowser much to his embarrassment, his grin growing wider as his red eyes were trained on the smaller man.

“I should’ve known earlier, I guess that’s what makes you humans so truly different.” Luigi’s face softened, trying to understand what Bowser meant he blinked a few times as the Beast continued on, raising his claw he brought it into a fist in front of him.

“No matter how hard I tried to please Peach she never looked my way…” Okay, Luigi wasn’t exactly sure where he was going with this, i mean it was obvious Peach had zero interest in Bowser, that part was on him, but as Luigi raised an eyebrow Bowser continued on, his fist unfurling he stared at his claw. “…though I had you flushed and trembling underneath my touch with ease, crying out my na-“

“Okay! O-Okay that’s enough..so that’s why you know nothing about us humans?” He coughed out his face flushed, Bowser letting out a grunt the beast turned his head away for a moment. Luigi wondered if he crossed the line or hit a sore spot before Bowser's low voice echoed in the halls.

“I know you.” What was he talking about? Luigi could only stare taken aback before he snapped out of it, a frown growing on his face his eyes fell onto the ground. 

Bowser knew nothing about him, he was bluffing, he didn’t even know his name for gods sake, or he did and he refused to use it, he questioned which was worse.

He didn’t know why he was here, he was surprised the beast didn’t bombard him with questions after his disguise was revealed, either way he was lying. He probably did know a lot about the princess and was just hiding it from him, why would he tell Luigi of all people anyways? “You don’t…”

Luigi muttered out and Bowser's eyebrows raised ever so slightly, a greedy smile creeping on his face as he reached his left claw out towards him.

“Oh really? I know how you shiver when I run my claw down your spine.” She started at the neck of his shirt, careful not to rip his clothes he traced down his body, feeling as Luigi’s back arched and a hitched breath left his throat, a shudder following suit.

As he reached his lower back alarm grew in Luigi and he jumped forward, facing his back against the wall as he shook his head red faced. “Hey?! T-That doesn’t count..”

He frowned and Bowser rolled his eyes. He wondered why he was so stubborn for his own good, taking a step forward as he pressed his left claw against the wall pinning Luigi underneath him.

The brunet squeezing his eyes shut waiting for whatever was to come he only heard three words leave Bowser, enough to force his eyes back open.

“You like mushrooms.” How did he? It seemed Bowser could read his mind as he raised an eyebrow, leaning in closer as he began to speak as he was inches away from Luigi’s face.

“You don’t think I don’t see when you eat?” So he was paying attention, for some reason Luigi felt a warmth pass through his body, resisting the urge to smile as he nodded in response. A satisfied expression growing across Bowser. 

“Now tell me, what do you know about me?” Well there were many things about Bowser, his mind running rampant as he spewed the first thing in mind.

“Well, you can be cruel sometimes….” Probably not the best thing to say. Wanting to punch himself in the face he was sure Bowser would do the job for him, instead the beast perked up.

“Really? Was I cruel yesterday? Today?” Luigi averted his eyes, he could still hear his degrading words and how he made him cum in tears, his eyes still puffy the bite marks and bruises that littered his body tingled with every touch.

“..yes..” Bowser hummed, amused he continued on, his claw drawing patterns on Luigi’s chest and stomach he enjoyed the way the brunet trembled underneath him.

“Specify, was it when you were whining underneath me pleading for more? Seems like you like that, no?” His claw trailed up to the underside of his face, forcing Luigi to look him in the eyes, god how he loved how glossy with tears he could become, his blue eyes sparkling.

“I…” Luigi stuttered before falling silent, the same old pathetic expression falling across his face and Bowser laughed, pulling him into a kiss.

It had felt so long since Bowser touched him, a needy whine leaving his throat as the Koopa pushed him against the wall, Luigi’s hands holding him up he was desperate to reciprocate the kiss.

Though Bowser took all of the control, satiating his hunger as he licked the inside of Luigi’s mouth, watching the brunet twitch underneath him. 

Pulling away Luigi’s knees began to buckle as his back pressing against the wall was the only thing keeping him upright, watching satisfaction wash over Bowser he carefully spoke, the world around him going silent as those two words left his lips. “Marry me.”

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Luigi’s heart raced in his chest, his eyes widening as he processed his words and his eyebrows began to knit in, a stifled breath leaving his lips. What was he saying? Did he mean it? Before he could respond to the beast the corner of his eye caught a door, a cracked door. 

In it stood Peach, leaned sideways so only her head appeared as she crouched on the floor a look of disbelief painted her face, her eyes if not twice as wide as his he could feel his blood ran cold. His gut dropped as his glance faltered to the ground before his head gradually lifted, turning up to Bowser his lips parted though nothing at first came out.

Raising his hands as he pressed it against Bowser's chest, trying to weakly push him away his mouth hung wide and he didn’t even realize until a word abruptly left him. 

“…no…” Came deflated out of his lips, quickly clasping his eyes shut he averted his glance from Bowser. Waiting for him to lash out would have been easier to deal with in all honesty. But as Bowser pulled back he didn’t show a sign of anger.

“Why? Do you not enjoy it here?” Luigi’s eyes opened, he did enjoy it, he wished he could stay, that’s exactly why it was wrong. He turned his head to his right, staring at the never ending hallway. He didn’t want to think right now, it was too painful, he felt his eyes begin to burn as the hallway grew blurry, his hands trembling against Bowser's chest.

“Our conversations?” It was honestly refreshing to speak to Bowser, it wasn’t like he had many friends outside of his brother and Peach and even then they would get absorbed in his own problems, it wasn’t fair he relied on them, but now he had Bowser.

It was nice telling him about humans and how fascinated Bowser would look. That’s right, they weren't the same species, even with his obsession with Peach his knowledge was lackluster, and Peach, why all of this had started, she was right there in the door, watching everything, he couldn’t bear to turn his head left towards her, he sniffled. “Even when I touched yo-“

“Shut up!” He yelled out, echoing in the hallway he fell silent as tears began to run down his face, pushing his hands off Bowser he ran down the hall, he didn’t care where he was going he just needed to get away, finding himself out of sight of the beast, and Peach.

The color drained from her face and she knelt stunned from what unfolded. Snapped out of her daze by a hand grabbing her shoulder, pulling her fully into the room her body was spun around. The hands now grabbing her shoulder she met Mario’s eyes, the same fearful expression on his face.

“Was that..” Mario couldn’t even finish his words, he knew his brother's voice, he couldn’t hear the muffled words they were saying until that all too familiar scream rang through his ears. Peach was unsure what to say, what could she say? 

she didn’t know where to begin, she was confident in what she’d seen, but some part of her wish she wasn’t. Bowser was kissing him, her eyes distinctly catching the words he mouthed, ‘marry,’ and Luigi had shouted out in tears to whatever left that monster's mouth as he tried to push him away, she couldn’t comprehend it, she didn’t want to.

Did Bowser move his sight onto Luigi, giving up on her? Or was this some sick punishment for pretending to be her, she put him there. She promised nothing was going to happen to him, but failed to keep it in the end. 

A grasp at her shoulders brought her back as Mario began to shake her, realizing her attention was brought back he took a step back. “Sorry, I just. Please, please tell me he’s okay.”

His voice was quiet as he spoke, like he was trying his best not to break out into tears. His narrowed eyes proved so, glossy as he stared at the blond waiting for her response, faltering as her mouth gaped.

It wasn’t her right to tell Mario, when they got out of here Luigi could do it, yeah, as soon as they left this hellhole everything would be fine. She just needed to stop that monster, disgust filled her veins as she leaned back at the door, her eyes widening, that monster was going after Luigi. “I..I don’t know, we just, we need to get him. Now, you still have that ice flower?”

Mario nodded as he pulled his cap down, glad it didn’t fall out when he ran into Luigi earlier he handed it to Peach, watching as she ran her fingers across it, her clothes changing into a light blue color she let out a deep breath, turning her eyes up to Mario.

“I’ll hold Bowser off and you find Luigi, then we’re getting the hell out of here.” She explained watching his eyes falter for a moment, she didn’t need protests. This is what she needed to do, she let down Luigi and it was the only way she could make it up, as his lips separated she cut him off. “Please, I have to…”

Watching him fall silent he nodded, as she raised three fingers she slowly put them down one by one, her hand clenching into a fist she slammed the door open running into the middle of the hallway, greeted by Bowser's back.

Watching Mario run past her the beast seemed startled at first, as he turned to grab Mario his claw was met with an ice ball, cementing it the brunet slipped past him and down the halls. For a few second Bowser staring stunned before he slammed his hand into the wall, shattering it into brittle ice.

Snapping his head over he fell stunned as he was met with a smirk, her eyebrows knitting in as she glared back at the beast, standing her ground she took a step forward.

“Haven’t you done enough?” She spoke with a crack in her voice, halting as she blinked a few times, her eyes narrowing. She wondered if she was seeing things, or if there were tears in the monster's eyes. No, no, it had to be the ice, Bowser doesn’t cry, he’s incapable of it.

“Princess?” His voice was quiet, unnerving to Peach given everything, she would’ve expected a snarky or straight sadistic remark to leave the beast's lips, instead he spoke calmed, tired, his expression unreadable she braced herself for the worst.

“Yeah, come and get me.” She huffed out, waiting for an attack, anything, instead he turned away. Her breath stifling in disbelief, after years of him yearning for her he just turned away? Muttering under his breath Peach stood still in her spot.

“Leave. Or else.” He wanted her to leave? When he was hellbent on bringing her here? What the hell happened to him? This wasn’t normal at all. As he started heading towards the direction Mario and Luigi were, her eyes widened, sending ice blasts towards his feet and she cemented him into the ground. 

Though momentarily as she ran past him, blocking off his path she watched him use his flames to melt the ice around him, clenching her teeth as she shook with anger. “This is a new low even for you Bowser and now you’re just running?”

As his eyes were trained on the puddles around his feet his head turned up, narrowing as the red in them grew fiery a snarl growing across his face. 

“…what are you going on about..” Was he going to pretend like nothing happened? Like she didn’t see Luigi run away, her blood began boiling, she let this go on for too long, she should’ve put an end to Bowser long ago, now he was hurting her friends.

“I knew you were a monster but using Luigi in your sick revenge quest? How dare you..!” She seethed out, watching him grow frigid for a moment before his eyebrows furrowed in, his body shaking in fury she could see the smoke emit from his nostrils, like a ticking bomb she watched his lips begin to part, the glowing ember radiate from it she raised her hands up as an ice ball began to form, she was going to stop him even if it killed her.

Luigi found himself back in Bowser’ room, of course probably the worst place he could’ve run too he didn't care anymore. Sat on the side of the bed his back faced towards the door, the sheets freshly clean any resemblance of their time together was lost. 

He stared down at his legs, swaying them back and forth his eyes fell half lidded. He asked once more just what exactly was he doing? He had to say no, that was the right answer, but why did he feel so much regret?

God he needed to get his shit together, he needed to find Mario and Peach and get out of here, never turn back. As much as he said this in his head he couldn’t budge from his seat, instead his eyes began to burn as his vision grew blurry.

Sniffles forming before the eventual tears began running down his face, wiping each and every single one of them with the heel of his palm it seemed their assault was never ending.

He needed to stop, this wasn’t right, just why was he crying? He squeezed his eyes shut, stopping his tears as he forced himself still for a moment.

What did he want? Toad and the others were ready with their forces to take down Bowser, Mario and Peach just needed to give them the signal, that was it.

But did he want that to happen? Everytime he envisioned the eventual assault a pit formed in his gut, his hand clenching his blue sweatpants he frowned.

He didn’t want them to hurt Bowser, I mean, was he necessarily a threat anymore? He hadn’t mentioned any advance on the Mushroom kingdom, he seemed too preoccupied, with him.

But now that was over, he said no to his final proposal. It was all too much for him, though it was Bowser after all, he was never one for subtleties. And Peach, she had seen it all, her face burned into the back of his head.

He didn’t blame her, what he felt for Bowser was wrong, he was their enemy, nothing could change that. He sniffled once more, letting the tears dribble down his cheek drop by drop they landed onto his lap, why did things have to get so complicated, he wished he never said yes to the mission.

As he heard the door swing open he half expected it to be Bowser, slowly turning his eyes they fell onto Mario, out of breath he ran over towards him, panic written across his face.

“You can’t keep disappearing on me!?” He shouted, Luigi jumping off the bed he was pulled into another tightly knit hug, the ache in his body coming back memories of yesterday flooded back. He felt nauseous. Dejected, he spoke in a low tone.

“Sorry..” He mumbled as Mario pulled away, the man’s eyebrows knitting in an anxious look formed on his face, his head tilting.

“What happened? Was this…Bowsers doing?” Luigi’s eyes had widened, he didn’t want to think about Bowser, he didn’t want to think about anything at the moment, snapping as he furrowed his brows, his eyes narrowing forcing the last of his tears to streaked down his cheek.

“..Why did you guys have to send me here? To make a joke out of me?..this was such a stupid plan…” He groaned out in frustration, his eyes falling to the ground, his hands dropped to his sides, balling into fists Mario looked down at them , his eyes narrowing in sorrow he reached down for his brother's hands.

“Lu I’m sorry, we shouldn’t have just thrown you here, god I’m never letting you out of my sight or I’ll have a heart attack...” He tried to get a chuckle out of his brother but nothing came, taking hold of Luigi’s hand his squeezed fist tremble underneath his touch, raising it up as he held his hand, his thumb brushing the back of his palm, his voice becoming stern.

“..and you’re not a joke, I would never think tha-“ As his thumb brushed right underneath where his sleeve had begun Luigi had noticeably winced, a hiss leaving his throat. The room fell still as Luigi had grown pale, wanting to pull his arm away he was frozen as Mario had grasped his sleeve, pulling it up the purplish mark of Bowser's claw from when he pinned him down was undistinguishable.

Mario’s eyes fixed on it he hadn’t let go of Luigi’s wrist, like he was trying to see if it was really there or not he blinked a few times his eyes turning up to Luigi a hurt expression washed over the shorter man’s face, his voice thick as he spoke.

“..He did hurt you..” Angered, his voice shook, his eyes growing glossy. Luigi knew it wasn’t his fault, that this was all an awful misunderstanding, pulling his sleeve fully down he shook his head.

“No! He-“ His words fell silent, what would Mario think? Would he be repulsed to know what truly happened? What he felt? No, this was their enemy, he was betraying Mario for all he’d done here, he had every right to be repulsed, to wish he wasn’t his brother, tears brimmed in his eyes and Mario was quick to pull him into a hug.

“It’s okay Lu, I got you, this will all be over soon..” Although those words were supposed to comfort him he only felt more shame in himself, clenching the back of Mario’s overalls he wished he could disappear. His brother patted his back as he began to speak. “..Peach is holding off Bowser so we need to hurry..” 

His eyes widened and his breath stifled, slowly pulling away from Mario he stared fearful, the smaller man raising an eyebrow in confusion.

“..She’s doing what…” The color draining from Luigi’s face his breath grew short as his hands began to shake, no, this was his doing, if she got hurt, he would never be able to forgive himself. 

“..we have to stop them..” Luigi spoke as Mario gulped from his unease, before he could react Luigi had run past him and towards the door, slamming it open Mario froze for a second before his eyes shot wide.

He wasn’t, no he wouldn't. He wished he was right but as Luigi ran left Mario stumbled a few feet before following behind, racing as his arms swung by his side he found himself a few yards away from his brother, the taller man quickening.

“Lu…!?” He yelled out, Luigi’s urgency unmatched, he couldn't seem to catch up with him no matter how fast his legs were, it seemed Luigi didn’t want him to. His pants growing louder as he followed his brother through the maze of halls he could hear the noise of fractured ice and the dreadful roars erupting from Bowser. 

As Luigi turned the corner he came to an abrupt stop, his eyes falling on Peach who tried to freeze the beast whole but he was one step ahead, it wasn’t like he was going to fall for the same trick as before.

Smoke arising from his nose and mouth he took two menacing steps forward, his chest heaving with anger he bared his teeth.

“When will you get it through your thick skull?! We’re nothing like you!” She yelled out, only riling Bowser up more, he looked like a bomb waiting to go off as his entire body shook, like an animal he snarled out his nose scrunching.

“I’ll kill you!” He growled out and Luigi froze in his spot, shaken by this sight a slight squeak left his throat, staggering back as Peach turned her head, her eyes widening.

“Luig-“ Her words cut off by the blooming red glow heading towards her, quick to raise her hand to create an ice blast she was too late as her ice pushed back, hitting her and sending her tumbling the blue from her clothes quickly drained and she stared down feverishly patting herself down.

Danger, as Bowser took a few more steps closer Luigi’s eyes darted between the two, his breath stifling as he stared down the beast. His fists were clenched and his lips were parted, his white sharp teeth glistening.

Luigi could hear his heart beating in his chest, watching as the same glowing ember grew in Bowser's mouth it dropped, his eyes falling back onto Peach wincing out, he took a step forward, then another. 

“Don’t!” As Mario reached out for his hand grazing it he ran towards the wall reaching out for the hanging portrait, half his size it was of a delicately drawn bouquet, the colors of the flowers red and black they sat in a golden vase, vines illustrated on it it was quite a beautiful piece.

Though unlike the manhole cover he used before the canvas was thinly made out of cotton and wood, his hand trembling beneath it as he raised it in front of him shielding Peach from the blast he could feel the heat penetrating through, the smell of smoke overwhelming his lungs.

Within seconds the force of the blast broke through the faulty defense and he felt himself get thrown back, hitting the wall with a gasp a cry left his lips before his vision grew blurry, pitch black overtaking, the muffled sounds of shouts all he could faintly hear.

A groan left his lips, his entire body ached, though it differed from before. Like a poison crept through him it pulsed through his veins and his eyes shot open.

Was this? His room? It felt weird to call it that, after all this was Bowser's castle. It was the room he used on the first night, a throb grew in his head and his eyes narrowed as he winced.

trying to bring his hand to his skull a sharp cry left him and he turned down to his right side, he was no longer wearing a shirt, instead his entire arm and shoulder was wrapped in a white bandage and his breath began to sharpen.

Leaving in short heaves he felt himself begin to break into a cold sweat, raising his left hand he began to brush his arm, scared to press down he didn’t want to know the extents of his injuries, before his curiosity could get the better of him he was cut off by a voice.

“It won’t scar I’ve assured of that, with my magic you’ll be back to normal in a week…you’ve been out for a few hours…” His eyes turned up and he wondered how he was able to tune out the smaller Koopa for all this time, maybe he really was out of it, his eyes meeting Kamek he gulped.

He remembered everything, and if he remembered correctly this was Bowsers doing. His mouth went dry, he didn’t know why he was surprised, he’d tried to kill him the first time they met. He was foolish for thinking there was any change.

Mario’s words rang in his head, his eyebrows knitted in, he was right, God they were all right, he’d been so deluded by his own fantasy he was too blind to face the reality, and this is what it gave him in return..

Where were they? If he was alive and Kamek was by his side that must’ve meant Bowser won right? That meant, they were, he felt his stomach churn at the thought as his eyes fell onto Kamek, he couldn’t just ask him, could he?

What if he said yes? That they were gone, what then. He raised a hand to his mouth as he gagged, tears beginning to brim in his eyes and his body began to shake.

Watched as Kamek let out a tired sigh before he made his way towards the door, Luigi jolted as it cracked open and the smaller Koopa walked through.

A piece of him wishing to see Mario and Peach walk in he was met with Bowser instead , his eyes narrowing and he lowered his glance at the monster, a grimace growing on his face.

“You can't hide me here forever.” His voice was hoarse as he spoke and Bowser seemed to tense at the sudden coldness, pushing through as he made his way towards the bedside, Luigi now staring up at him with repulsion on his face. 

His expression faltering every few seconds he tried his best to stay still, though he wanted to cry out, as much as he wanted to see the same old monster he first met he was unable to. He was repulsed by himself more than anything.

“Where.  Are. They.” He seethed out, his breath shallow despite being shirtless sweat noticeably coating his skin, his hair sticking to his forehead Bowser took note of this, his claw reaching out he pressed it against Luigi’s forehead, the man quick to pull his body away from him.

“You seem to have a fever.” Luigi wondered if he was joking for a moment, if he thought they could go back to before everything unfolded, like he wasn’t bandaged up and his friends, his family, weren’t missing right now.

“ I don’t care. Tell me where they are or else.” His voice staggered as fear began to creep up on him, the more his thoughts ran wild the more he thought he failed them, if they were dead? What was he going to do, he wouldn’t deserve to live after that, no, that would be unfair. Bowser let out a huff as he curled his claw back up.

“I’ve locked them in a chamber, threatened to slit your throat if they do as much as attempt to escape or attack.” Luigi’s eyes widened, stumped by his words his eyes fell down to his lap, a smile slowly creeping onto his face before he began to lightly chuckle, it was all so laughable, this is what he deserved.

“So this makes me your captive now, right?” Bowser frowned from his words, finding them less than amusing. A slight huff left his nostril as he spoke in a low tone.

“No.” Luigi snapped his head back up towards Bowser, a glare in his eyes there was a look of desperation on his face as he shouted out.

“Then why would you say such a thing?! Would you really…” His voice wavered at the thought, if Bowser wanted to he could easily end his life, it always been an afterthought but now, he gulped. Dazed before he saw a claw reach out and reactively flinched in response, instead Bowser began brushing his cheek.

“If they tried to take you back in this condition your injuries would’ve worsened, I can take care of you.” His heart began to slow down, Bowser cared for him, the thought comforted him but the frustration was still there.

“And who’s fault is that.” Bowser's eyes narrowed, his mind flashing back to the scene, the moment the painting had disintegrated and what was left from the blast.

Curled against the wall half of his clothes were charred completely off, the skin exposed a shade of red in contrast to the rest of his body Bowser shook his head shutting his eyes for a moment before he stared down at the human. 

“Did you even think your little stunt through? that you were going to get yourself hurt? I didn’t want you to-“ His voice leaked with concern as he came to an abrupt stop, what unfolded after was even worse, glad that Luigi was unconscious for the ordeal, Luigi’s eyebrows furrowed as he clenched his hands into fists.

“You were going to hurt Peach! What happened with that?! Don’t you love her or some garbage?! But now I’m more entertaining huh!? Because I’m gullible! Because I’m weak…” He began to cry out, his tears dampening the blanket over his lap they quickly grew into sobs, he felt pitiful, she wouldn’t have found herself in this situation. “..she didn’t fall for this..for you…”

He bit the bottom of his lip, trying to silence his cries his trembling body gave it away and Bowsers eyes fell onto his brown shaking locks, cut short his hair didn’t run past his ear, he’d weirdly grown familiar to this over the long blonde hair he used to long for in his touch, such a weird detail he noted.

“..Humans are different..” He bluntly stated as he watched Luigi clench the bed sheets with his fist, his right hand weakly attempting to do so though despite its bandage it looked painful.

“Yeah, and I’m the worst kind, I’ve let everyone down..” How was he going to face them? Did he even deserve to? If they were even alive? He could imagine all the others waiting for their signal, not knowing just how much he managed to fuck everything up. Luigi lowered his head down as an ache grew in his chest.

All Bowser could do was stare, it was odd for him, he’d been unfamiliar to all of this, for all the years he sought for Peach he’d never experienced such things like he did with Luigi, what he made him feel.

“That doesn’t fit you either.” Luigi turned up to him, his shock quickly washing away as he raised his arms out, figuring to everything around him, including himself, Bowser's eyes focused on his half bandaged body.

“So what do you call all of this? Because I have a few words in mind.” Luigi expressed through his cracky voice, he could’ve gone on a whole charade about everything he was, he needed to remind himself of his worth, and how little he meant. 

Though as Bowser's eyes traced his body before falling into his gaze they stared at each other for a moment. His blue eyes contrasting the crimson red of Bowsers he was unable to look away.

“You’re stubborn, not weak nor gullible, that’s what interested me, that’s why I..” It was like he was searching for the right word, his eyes turning away it seeded to focus on the floor in front of him, his eyebrows knitting in as his lips began to slowly separate. “..fell for you..”

Luigi could only stare breathless for a moment, had he just used his own words, he guessed that made sense when he was so unfamiliar to these things, to humans a slight smile spreading across his face before it quickly fell as his doubts washed over.

“Did you really mean all that stuff? To be yours? To marry me even?” He anxiously spoke, picking at the ends of the sheet he turned his face away, unable to look him in the eyes he stared at his hands, one red and dirty from debris and ash the other was well, completely wrapped.

He wasn’t exactly sure how it would look, Kamek had said there would be no scarring on it but a little part of Luigi wished there was, a small reminder of here. Bowser's gruffy voice throwing his train of thought off.

“Yes, I still wish for you to be my wife.” The brunet snorted, he found it humorous he referred to him as wife, he’d known only Peach after all. He didn’t feel the need to correct him, instead imagining the possibility of such, what would his life be like then? Would he be, happy? He sighed, his eyes falling half lidded as he spoke.

“..hard to imagine…” He lied so blatantly, it was for the better though as silence filled the room. Bowser's eyes running across Luigi from his exposed side he could still see the marks he had left behind on him, he’d been so glad then, to claim Luigi as his own, though a part of him couldn’t help but frown.

Humans were delicate creatures, that’s what he came to learn and love. He'd caused so much pain to Luigi, the marks he was proud of now a reminder of the things he was capable of, how this wasn’t the worst he could do and if he wanted to, If he snapped.

he shut his eyes, shaking his head, the unsettling scene of Luigi’s limp body coming to his head, he didn’t want that to happen again. Luigi watched Bowser in his peripheral, chewing the inside of his cheek, he fought with his thoughts, he couldn’t entertain this, as he came to one conclusion he knew this couldn’t go on anymore.

“Y’know I can’t do that, or stay here, right?” He turned up to Bowser, his breath running short as he met his glossy eyes, his eyes narrowed he grimaced, like he was trying to fight with himself.

“I’ve already told you, you were never a captive here, you could leave whenever you were ready.” Was he ready? He’d stayed all this time because he wanted to, even when Mario and Peach urged him to leave he wanted to stay, did he mean he was choosing Bowser over them? No, he wasn’t, he couldn’t, his eyes began to burn as he turned up to Bowser, clenching the bedsheet once more.

“Even though I can’t be yours.” Surely Bowser would protest, this was his whole goal after all, to find himself a princess, or at least an excuse of one, he let out a huff.

“I know.” Luigi frowned, the Bowser before would've just locked him away and let him rot, maybe even pretend he was Peach and consider him a replacement,  though he never did

“And I’ll never see you again.” His voice wavered as he waited for his words, tears beginning to verge on the brink he looked down as Bowser reached out a claw, using his left hand to wipe away those that ran down his cheek his bandaged hand fell into his.

Trembling before getting a grip of Bowser's palm, through the wrapping he could feel the scaly exterior of the beast, a contrast to him. His hand engulfing him for a moment he only firmly held on.

“Yes.” His voice was low as he grasped Luigi like he was afraid of letting go, helping him down the bed Luigi looked up, towering him like it was nothing the two stood opposite of each other, Luigi spoke softly, his words almost too faint to hear.

“..thank you..” He managed, sniffling before he watched Bowser reach his claw out, expecting him to pull into a kiss he squeezed his eyes shut, though it never came as Bowser ran his claw across his face, caressing him. 

Opening his eyes as he slowly traveled up to his hair as he began to play with brown strands Luigi looked up to Bowser, his gaze completely fixated on him like he was studying his features, Luigi guessed he was, knowing it was probably the last time he would see him.

As Bowser's claw began to make its way down again he rested his cheek into his palm and he came to a stop, Luigi smiling into him a sigh of relief left his lips, his chest raising as he began to exhale, his breath staggered.

Hesitantly pulling away as he made his way towards the door, Bowser following behind as he cracked it open Kamek stood as guard, turning to the two before Luigi could get a word out Bowser had already spoken for him. “Give him the keys to the chamber, let him and the others return back to their Kingdom.”

Kamek stared with wide eyes, adjusting his glasses as if that would’ve changed anything; his eyes turned up to Bowser and Luigi then Bowser once more, his hold on his staff growing tighter.

“But your majesty?! I-“ The beast glared at him and Kamek quickly fell silent, obliging as he reached into his pocket pulling out the silver key he handed into Luigi, the brunet staring as it rested in the palm of his hand he looked back at Bowser, giving one more hesitant glance.

It was agonizing as the beast gave no response and he turned back forward, taking a step forward before another he grew into a run, unsure how long he would be able to stand there anymore.

Kamek watching him disappear with disbelief he took a staggering step back before he lowered his eyes down to the ground as he began to speak. “Your majesty I’m sorry b-but I thought you said he was, y’know, the one you were looking for, and you’re just letting him leave like this?!” 

It seemed unfathomable, he’d helped Bowser all these years in his desire to gain another, now he was letting it slip through his claws, he heard Bowser mumble out. “He said no to my proposal.” 

He gulped, the last time it didn’t go so well over with him and the days following his return he was still fuming over it, though weirdly now he seemed content, like he was glad. “..oh, I’m sorry sir..”

 He expressed and Bowser huffed out, though what came unprecedented was the slight chuckle from his lips, Kamek turning up surprised as he could see the smile growing across Bowser's face, something he’d never seen in awhile. “I should’ve expected such from him.”

“..He’s gone.” His voice was hoarse from all his screaming, all he could think of was Luigi’s body, red and almost lifeless, how Bowser threatened to end his misery if they dared to do anything before his guards took them away.

Now he sat in a cell underground, the cobblestone floor wet and cold he wrapped his arms around him, wishing for the embrace of his brother he felt hollow.

Peach sat next to him, her legs tucked into her chest, her eyes on the smaller man her eyebrows knitted in with sorrow, her lips slowly separating. “We don’t know if that’s tru-“

“ What else could Bowser be doing to him?! Torture him more!? If he even wakes up again…God, I was right there, you told me to find him and I..I lost him, forever, I was right there, if only I’d been faster I could’ve grabbed him or something..” Mario’s arms raised as his hands formed fists, hitting his temples Peach jumped forward from her position, kneeling in front of the man she grabbed his wrists making him come to a stop.

“Mario! It’s not your fault, I'm the one who started all of this, okay. Bowser said if we tried escaping he would kill him, that means he’s keeping him alive as some leverage, your brothers still out there, so please, don’t give u-“ The creaking moan of the metal door brought both of their attention, Peach releasing her grip they turned their heads over, through the dark room they sat in the light reflected on the individuals back, obscuring them.

Peach defensively guarded Mario as she squinted her eyes, trying to get a good view of who it was the illumination glared into her eyes.

“What did you do to him?!” She shouted, waiting for a response as they began to make their way towards the cell's bar. Mario's eyes began to widen, lowering Peach’s hand he began to desperately crawl towards the door.

Cries beginning to leave his lips he didn’t need to see their face to know who it was, as he reached his arm for the bar the face came fully into view, tears beginning to run down his cheek.

“Lu…” He whispered out as the man on the other side dropped to his knees, the two reaching for each other through them they held their foreheads together, quietly crying.

He was safe, he was alive and safe, Mario could feel his warmth, his beating heart through his chest and how it expanded as he let out a much needed chuckle of relief, he was here.

As they pulled away Luigi’s eyes assessed Mario, before he turned to Peach, now standing next to the bars she stared down at him with a look of disbelief, like she was looking at a ghost.

“Are you guys okay?” Luigi first asked as Mario nodded he could only hear a sniffle leave Peach, standing upright he turned to her, grabbing one of the bars with his bandaged hand his eyebrows knitted in.

“Peach are you-“ Before he could finish his words she grasped his hand, for a moment shocked she could even do so, before with her other hand she quickly clasped it as well, staring at the bandages that covered him.

“I’m sorry Luigi, I…” Her words fell short, like she had too much to say and she couldn’t get them all out, Luigi smiling as he tried his best to clasp her hand back.

“It’s okay, let’s open this door first.” He explained slowly pulling his hand away as he turned to the lock, unlocking it as he pulled it open to let the two out; they ran towards him, pulling him into an abrupt hug. 

“Forgive me, you guys wouldn’t be in here if it wasn’t for me..” The conditions they were placed in looked less than stellar, but as they slowly pulled away with expressions of disbelief written across their face it was like Luigi said something outrageous.

“What?” He questioned in an almost naive sense and Mario stared at him like an anomaly, taking his right hand he intertwined his own, grasping him.

“What do you mean what? we should be saying that to you..” He chuckled out as his eyes darted towards Peach, wearing a soft smile on her face as she wiped away the tears beginning to leave her.

“You’re right we wouldn’t be here without you, thank you for saving us Luigi.” He wondered if he was dreaming, a slipping memory from his fading body, a huff leaving him as he looked between the two, shaking his head. He so badly wanted this sick dream to end, to wake up to his dull reality. 

“Saved? No b-but I didn’t-“ She bowed, cutting him off he watched the princess look down, for him of all people? A sharp cry left his lips as he brought both of his hands to his mouth.

“I owe you, for everything. Dressing up, shielding me from Bowser, and now this? Jeez Luigi you’re going to kill me if you keep the heroics up.” 

He suddenly crouched down overwhelmed, that’s all he ever wanted to hear, that’s all he wanted. his head dropping to the ground as he watched tears splatter onto the ground, running down his nose they reached out to check on him and a sigh of relief left his lips before he smiled, rising from the ground.

“Thanks guys..” Mario softly nudged his left shoulder and laughter began to fill the room, the smaller man’s eyes beginning to run across the rest of his body he held his hand out towards him. 

“But how are you here, walking? I mean we saw you, he…this shouldn’t be possible..” Mario questioned, even if he pulled through with those injuries just moving his body should've been agony, but here he was, saving them. Luigi chuckled, scratching the back of his hair.

“Kamek healed me..” He explained simply, and of course, that familiar confusion ran over them, Peach’s eyes scanning the bandage on his body.

“But why..” He fell silent, why? He still couldn’t say it, he was still too scared, as a bitter frown threatened to grow on his lips he forced a smile.

“It’s a long story, we just need to get out of here first.” He solemnly explained, Mario nodding with him as they began to make their way towards the doors, running through the never ending halls Luigi straggled behind the others a few steps.

Even if it wasn’t for the bandages and the burning he was feeling on his right side he would still be lingering behind, his eyes running across the walls a part of him wanted to stop running, to turn around and never looking back, that part of him needed to stay inside of him, and he needed to move on.

“Bowsers going to pay for all of this..”   Peach seethed out, suddenly gaining his attention as he snapped his head forward, his run dissolving into a jog before eventually coming to a stop. Mario and Peach stopped as well. They looked back at him, standing a few feet away his eyes darted between them before falling to the floor.

That’s right, the signal, they were all going to attack and take Bowser down, but he was no longer a threat, he didn’t want that to happen. He couldn’t keep running from the truth anymore if so, knowing what would happen.

“Call it off.” He bluntly spoke, Mario and Peach’s eyebrows furrowing in their mouths widened slightly a gaped, Peach tilting her head she took a step forward towards him, as if to get a better view of him, like she wanted to make sure she was talking to Luigi.

“Wha..what are you talking about?” Her voice was insincere, as if she was hoping she was hearing things, and as a pit grew in Luigi’s stomach he stood his ground, his voice wavering as he spoke.

“Call off the attack, we don’t need it anymore.” A one note chuckle of disbelief left her lips as her head began to sway side to side in pure shock at what was happening, did they scramble his brains? After all that had unfolded, all they’ve gone through, what the hell was he saying.

“What do you mean we don’t need it….” She defensively questioned and he balled his fists next to his side, growing meek. He regretted even opening his mouth, but he couldn’t stop, everything began to spill out the more he stood there as he just wanted to cry and nothing more. “He’s not going to hurt anyon-“

“Look at what he’s done to you!” Mario cut in, pointing to his bare upper half Luigi’s eyes fell down, as bruises and bites traced the entirety of his body his right side was tightly wrapped in gauze and bandages, he couldn’t even see what the damage underneath was like. It’d been only a few days here and he looked tainted, exposed to the two he wished to cover himself, to get their eyes off of him.

“Luigi you can’t seriously mean this? Right?” Peach questioned once more, wishing this was some sort of joke, like she was begging. Some part of him wanted it to be, but he just couldn’t give her that, their voices beginning to ring in his head like a headache.

“What was the point of this mission?”

“They’re all waiting for us.”

“What did he do to you..”

Luigi squeezed his eyes shut wishing to close them out, his nails beginning to dig into his palms and his breath grew short. Why couldn’t they understand? So maybe he was crazy, was that so bad? They didn't see what he saw, they never would understand, maybe that’s how things were meant to be. His words came as a rushed blurt.

“..I like him...” Their voices falling silent he opened his eyes looking up to them, he wished they would yell at him, to call him disgusting or something, but the sympathetic expressions they wore like he was some pitiful animal somehow hurt more, panicking as he continued on. “I know it’s not right, God don’t I know that, b-but I do. But he was nice to me a-and I enjoyed being here and…and you can hate me for it. I would understand why, I’m disgusting..” 

Silence once more filled the hall, his eyes darting up their expressions were burned into his head, their judging gaze, watching Peach’s lips finally separate.

“Oh…” Maybe silence was better, rather than the dissapoint that dripped from her lips whilst Mario looked like he was fighting with himself, so badly wanted to protest Luigi’s words, to scream out that Bowser was a monster and nothing more he didn’t as he spoke comfortingly.

“But he’s…Lu you can’t really mean any of that right? Maybe you’ve been here too long, I would start thinking wild things too if I was trapped in such a place.” Only he wasn’t trapped, meeting Mario’s eyes his words came to an end, Luigi’s glance enough to tell him he was wrong, 

Instead they made their way towards him, pulling him into a tit knit hug he was taken aback, sobs leaving him as he squeezed his eyes shut he held them tight, wanting to suffocate in their hold he wouldn’t mind dying like this, he wanted to.

“Fine, we’ll call it off, but I can’t promise that if he tries anything.”  Peach expressed, her voice low and soft, did she really mean that? What did it matter anyways, he was too tired to think right now, it’s not like he could go back to Bowser, it was over.

“Yeah, let’s just go home.” Mario spoke, holding the back of Luigi’s head Luigi’s eyes opened, taking in the dark hall they stood in his eyes ran across the stone walls, every few feet candles hung from a stand warmly lighting their path, his eyes fell slowly onto a painting, flowers.  “Yeah, home..”

A loud gasp left his lips, jumping from his tangled sea of a bed he wildly panted out, feeling sweat streak down his forehead as he stared up at the ceiling he began to slowly calm himself.

Another nightmare, he was getting used to these, it’s been months since their escape but the halls were imprinted into his skull, every night he could feel himself in the never ending corridors, searching for Bowser.

Of course the moment he couldn’t find him everything would go wrong, the walls would start enclosing on him and lava would replace the floors and a part of him wondered why he kept falling for it, maybe a small part of him hope each night would be different

He pulled himself out of his bed, wearing a green graphic shirt he pulled up on his gray joggers, with a yawn stretching his arms out, his right side freed from the restraining bandages not a single scar had been left behind like promised, like nothing ever happened.

As he scratched the messy mop he called hair he made his way towards the door, opening it his nose was intruded by the smell of bread and butter, the coffee machine whirring up Mario seemed hard at work, a pep in his step as he hummed out “Good Morning Lu..”

In contrast, a grumble leaving Luigi’s throat as he tried to reciprocate the energy, making his way for the small table he took a seat.

“..mhmorning..” His voice deflated as his head fell onto the wooden table, watching Mario cook the short man turned back to him with a sympathetic expression, tilting his head to match Luigi’s a soft smile on his face.

“Still?” He thought of Bowser, though months had past it felt like yesterday he was in his castle, talking to him like it was nothing as they ventured the building, a groan left him.

“Still.” Mario frowned, his eyebrows beginning to knit in as if he was thinking hard as the coffee machine buzzed he switched it out with another cup to fill.

“Well, why don’t you try fighting it, or something, there has to be a way to stop this.” Mario couldn’t count the number of times he found Luigi screaming and thrashing in his bed, and how he used to sit in total silence like a statue, it used to freak him out, only worrying more for his brother.

“I don’t think I can fight walls Mario…” He lightly chuckled out though any joy from it was void, maybe he could, try to find him in there, somehow. He frowned, what then? He had so much to say but he wasn’t sure a dream would suffice for it, wouldn’t it just make him feel worse in the end yearning for the actual version of him.

Their escape was etched in his skull, when they met Toad and the others the utter confusion on their faces as Peach called off the attack, the glares and whispers they shared towards her even now the kingdom still spoke about it like a dirty little secret.

He was grateful for her, that she took the brunt of the force for him, like before his name fading into the background as all the attention was on Mario and her.

Before he would’ve let this get to him, especially after all he’s gone through, but now, he couldn’t care less, because he knew the two people who mattered to him knew he was a hero.

A part of him still felt guilty, like he didn’t tell them the full truth of what happened, how Bowser felt about him, all buried in the past. A slight gasp left Mario’s throat catching his attention. “I have an idea that could help..”

Luigi rose his head from the table, raising an eyebrow in slight disbelief as he heard the stifled chuckles of his brother begin to fill the room, turning to him with a slightly red face.

“..You could grab the mail..” He finally spit out and Luigi broke into a smile, rolling his eyes as he brought himself to his feet while Mario looked like he was having a good time. “I’m sorry I’m sorry I’m kind of in a rush to get to the castle so..”

He explained and Luigi nodded, they’d been spending more time together and if Luigi knew anything he would say they even liked each other, though he would wait for that to unfold on its own time.

“No problem.” He explained making his way to the door, cracking it open the sun pierced into his eyes, squinting as they adjusted to his surroundings he made  his way towards their mailbox,  opening it up he pulled out its content and began flipping through it.

Mail, mushrooms, more mail, another mushroom. He truly wondered how much they could and would stuff in here, reaching towards the back his fingertips pressed against something soft and he quickly retracted his arm like he’d touched something poisonous.

His heart beating in his chest he positioned himself in front of the box, looking inside it was too dark to see the obscured item and he gulped.

Reaching his hand back in he hesitantly drew further before he felt that same velvety texture, letting his hand run across it he grabbed the hardened base between his fingers.

Pulling it out it was a flower, more specifically a Peony, he stared down at it with awe, his breath running short he shook his head in disbelief, a smile subconsciously spreading across his face. 

His eyes traveled towards its stem, clipped onto it was a folded piece of paper, blinking a few times with his other hand he grabbed hold of it, trembling underneath his touch as he read the signed words.

To my Prince,