A/N: Sorry for being away for a while guys. Been busy with life as usual. I'm back anyway, and hope you all enjoy the new chapter.

Mario was walking through the Koopa Kingdom with no real destination in mind. Although Kemek told him to try and bond with Jr., he really wasn't in the mood. His mind kept slowly returning to the previous nights events.

The way Bowsette's body looked beautiful in the moonlight, the way her moans sounded like sweet music to his ears, and finally the taste that came from within her was amazing. Although he knew who she really was, that never stopped him from his endeavor.

He sighed with sunken eyes. He looked to the sky and could see that it was quickly turning dark. Of corse he had forgotten that Bowser once told him that sunlight was almost scarce here in the dark lands. He turned his attention back to the city streets and could see small lights start to appear. He was amazed at how each little light seemed to float in place and under each one was a little koopa or little Boo ghost talking and playing.

He scanned a few houses and saw little families having dinner. Some houses had the lights off, and some had families playing bored games. He let a small smile cross his face. It was heartwarming to see such a thing.

He was so used to the mushroom people talking down about these people or saying what a disgrace they were to those around them, but seeing them now sparked an unknown fire within him. For years he's been lied to and the next time anyone said anything bad about these citizens, they would have to answer to him personally.

Yes Peach has been kidnapped, but that alone gave her kingdom no right to spit I'll words towards Browser's people. Sure he was a hard head with an intimidating aura but he only wanted what was best for his poeple.

As he walked over a bridge, he spotted Jr who was sitting with a few younglings, while getting thier fishing equipment ready to be taken home.

"Today was awesome. Thanks for the help, prince Jr." One of the children said.

Jr walked up to the young boy and laid a hand on his head.

"No need for the 'Prince' bit. Just Jr will be fine.

" But why? A little girl asked. Mario could see she looked timid and afraid but still stood her ground.

"When I'm with you guys, I don't want to feel like a prince. I can be a kid just like you two, have fun and smile. Even if I'm royalty doesn't mean I have to act like a snob or demand you guys to speak a certain way. I don't want you all to fear me or hate me, I want you guys to depend on me for stuff. One day I will be ruler of this kingdom, and when that day comes... I want you two to be there to help me along the way."

The girl spoke again, but this time with a few tears. "I would be honored, but w-we don't have much to offer. We don't have the education needed to stand beside you or the status to even be in your presence. We're just two poor kids trying to get by. Our parents are gone and our aunt took us in, but soon we won't have anything."

"Sis..."

"I'm really happy your helping us, but how much longer will it last, your royalty and we're... commoners." the girl sniffed.

Mario's heart went out to them and he wanted to tell them that things could change, only if they had the will to take that first step. Then a thought appeared to him. With a smile he slowly approached the kids.

"If that is what your afraid of then you won't make it very far in life." he said standing behind the girl. The siblings looked at him in shock and worry. This was the guy who was said to kill their people like a madman in order to save his kingdoms princess. Jr got into a defenseive stance ready to lunge at the plumber, but was thrown off when he seemed to ruffle the girls hair and sit down next to her.

He grabbed a fish and with no effort set it on fire. He split it In pieces and handed each child a big chunk. With a sigh he looked to the sky and stared at the stars. He then looked at the young girl and gave a faint smile. "It is true that there are people out there who will be judged for who they are. And it is not an easy thing to overcome. Like you siblings... I am also a commoner."

The girls eyes went wide at that. "That's can't be right, I heard your kingdom praises you as a hero evertime you save your princess."

"Maybe at one point, but in reality I will never be a hero to them. They shout my name and throw me parties, but In their eyes I can see they despise being around me. I may save Peach on multiple occasions but I will never be nothing more to them than a mere commoner."

"But what about all of the people you killed huh?" her brother stood with fury. It was said that his father was one of the many that fell by Mario's hands. Jr looked at the red hero with a stoic expression. He wanted to hear his side as well. His father Bowser never really said what happened to those Mario defeated, only that they were no longer able to fight.

Mario looked at the young boy in silence. His mind played back every time he jumped on a shell, passed by a womp, or jumped through the sharp teeth of a giant plant barely escaping death. He held out his hand, and a fire ball appeared. Jr was on edge, as was the boy. It was the little girl who stepped forward with eyes of wonder.

"I don't understand, your not a Koopa but you can wield fire."

Mario chuckled. "As long as I can remember, I was always able to wield this power, and many others, but whenever I came across an enemy, I never used it."

The boy wasn't buying it. "Why should we belive you! As far as I'm concerned you could be lying.!" the young boy yelled. His sister was fuming.

"Will you stop being mean to him. He's done nothing wrong since he came and sat down. Why are you so angry with him?" the boy remained quiet. She was still too young to understand what happened to thier parents. She was only told that they were lost out in the ice lands, but he knew the truth. The man sitting with killed them without a second thought. He would never tell her because that would shatter her forever.

"It's fine young one. I'll show you something I've never shown anyone before." he took off his hat and dug inside. He never told anyone but his hat had a little compartment with enough room for a single item.

When he pulled his hand out, they could all see a locket on a chain. He handed it to the girl and told her to open it. When she did, she had the biggest smile her brother had ever seen.

She turned the locket and both boys could see a baby Mario sleeping peacefully with a green Yoshi. Yoshi's were said to be rare mythical beasts that only appeared once every century, but here as clear as the sky, was a picture with solid proof. The girl began jumping up and down. "I can't belive you actually met a Yoshi!"

"Well actually, who your looking at was the Yoshi that raised me." silence was the only thing that could be heard besides the crackling of the fish that was still hot.

"I don't, understand. If you were raised by a Yoshi, then why are..."

"Why am I... So friendly and not running around destroying everything?"

The boy nodded. It was said that Yoshi's were very peaceful creatures, but at the drop of a dime, they could turn into unstoppable beings that could destroy kingdoms. There was a legend about a lone being who was strouded in dark magic that approached a King Yoshi and challenged him to a fight. The battle lasted three months with neither budging an inch, but the king finally admitted defeat and gave the challenger a golden ring that would allow him access to thier domain anytime he wished.

Mario knew the legend as well and he also knew who the challenger was. He was going to tell the children, but decided that they would meet him soon enough.

"Belive it or not, my Yoshi was a kind soul who deemed fighting and killing wrong. So anytime my fire went haywire and hurt someone by accident, he turned me into an egg for three hours. That was my punishment every time."

The kids started to laugh. Even Jr found it funny. "So what happened to him? Is he still around?" the boy asked finally felling comfortable around the hero.

Mario's face dropped a little and Jr saw this. "Sadly he's gone. There was a war I was dragged into against my will. I was on the verge of dying when he came out of no where and saved me. He took a blast meant for me, and to this day... I'll never be able to repay all that he has done, at least that's what I thought. He took out a small box from his pocket and when he touched the top, it grew in size. The girl saw what was inside. The box itself was made out of indestructible magic that would only be released with his command, but inside was a sole egg with green spots.

"C-could this be what I think it is?" the girl asked with sparkly eyes. She slowly walked to the box and placed a hand onto it. On touch, she felt a beat vibrate through the box up her arm. It seemed to reach her heart as well since she was sorta caught in a daze like state. Mario snapped his hands and she came back to reality with a shocked look.

"It seems he likes you." Mario chuckled.

She fell to her knees with tears running down her face. Her brother rushed to her to find out the problem. "Big brother, I felt his heart beat. I felt it all the way to my heart." she smiled at him. Mario stood and approached the girl on one knee.

"It is true that we commoners will never be happy as those with wealth or be seen as royalty even if we become royalty ourselves, but with a little push and people who are willing to trust you..." he said giving the box to her. "we wouldn't need any labels or parties, or a fancy kingdom to run. After all the people who have trust and faith in us should be more than enough to make anyone feel like royalty!"

"Y-your giving this to me?"

"My father seems to have taken a liking to you and I'm sure you felt that link in your heart." the girl smiled and ran to give him a hug. "I need you to promise me nothing bad will happen to him okay? I'm trusting you with this important mission." the girl nodded with a new found resolve. She may be a commoner on the verge of loosing everything, but she would show them all that she could and will rise above it all.

Mario smirked and gave her brother a little box as well. He began to head back towards the castle before he stopped and turned towards him. "Take care of her. After all, family is more important than anything. And who knows, next time we meet, I might just introduce you to that hero of legend!" he smiled. The children both waved at him and Jr as they left.

Jr was amazed at what transpired. Never would he have thought that his father's mortal enemy would have such a hard life, and never in all existence did he think this person was raised by a freaking Yoshi! He wanted to tell his dad turned mom everything but Mario read his mind.

"Jr, let's keep all of this a secrete okay?"

"Hmm, why? It would be so awesome if everyone knew."

"True, but there are a few things I left out, and if people became aware of who I really am, then I'm afraid there would be a war that would soon follow. I'm only asking this in order to keep you and the others safe. I want no harm to come to you or them. They have much to learn, and before things get ruff, I want to make sure their living a happy lifestyle."

"Wait are you saying your going to-"

Mario only smiled with a finger on his lips. Jr had a wide smile as well as the two headed towards the castle. Jr now knew who this person really was and he'd more than likely follow him to the ends of the earth to see what he had in store for everyone!