Outside of Bowser's castle, two plumbers are heading towards the castle . One of them is wearing a red shirt and cap with the letter M on the hat. The other man appears to wear the same outfit only with green coloring on the shirt and cap with the letter L on the hat. The two plumbers are also wearing blue overalls, white gloves, and brown shoes while also having mustaches on their faces. The two of them are about to enter the castle, where Bowser and his minions are waiting for them inside.
"C'mon-a Luigi! We must rescue the princess!" One of the plumbers said out loud.
Luigi was huffing to catch his breath after running for miles. "H-Huff, I-I don't know Mario, who knows what sort of new tricks Bowser has in his castle." He said feeling a bit nervous.
"Aw don't worry about it!" Mario said with confidence. "We can overcome anything Bowser can throw at us!"
"Well OK, if you say so."
"Of-a course. We are the Mario Bros. and its up to us to save-a Princess Peach!" Mario gives a thumbs up after giving his brother a pep talk.
Luigi, now becoming more brave nodded in agreement and then the Mario Bros enter the castle as they make their way inside to find and defeat Bowser and save the princess from his clutches. The large doors closes as the two plumbers went into the large fortress, with great caution, Mario and Luigi tread on the red carpet raising their hands to prepare for incoming enemies running towards them ready to beat them down.
Bowser, Kamek, Bowser Jr, and Apple Bloom hastily make their way through the archway and over to the bridge that leads to a wide open battlefield on to of a large pillar over a lake of lava. Outside of the perimeter are the stands where some of Bowser's minions are there to watch the fight and cheer for their leader to win. The arena is filled with all sorts of dangerous stuff like spikes lined up in two rows underneath the stage, spiked bombs over on the edges of the field, chains hanging from the ceiling, and a large metal cage dome hanging over above the arena.
"Oh sweet applesauce..." Apple Bloom eyes widened and gulps at the sight of the battlefield making her feel more anxious, just viewing the field can make any pony intimidated just by looking at it. "Ain't this a bit dangerous? This seems like overkill tah me." She raised her hoof.
"Oh yeah, this is where we'll face Mario. Its got everything to make sure that annoying plumber is going down!" Bowser chortled showing the earth pony filly the setting for the upcoming fight.
Everyone crosses the bridge leading up to the platform in the middle of the stage, after that Bowser speaks up."Alright, here is how things will go, Apple Bloom, since your new here, I'll pair you up with Junior to battle Mario and try to beat him up. I'd like to see if you are able to smash that plumber up to pieces." He points to Apple Bloom after motioning over to Bowser Jr. "If all else fails, then I'll step into the ring and pulverize him myself!" Bowser pumps his fist in the air showing an evil grin.
"Are ya sure dad? Cause I don't think this little pony can last long in a fight." Bowser Jr commented.
"Thats why I'm letting her join you in battle in case Mario manages to get through my castle. She is going to need the experience so that our new recruit can get strong. So get used to it!" Bowser responded.
"Fine." Junior snorted, walking towards the apple filly unamused as he crosses his arms. "You did remember to bring my Koopa clown car before I fight Mario right?" He asked his father, whom he did a nod to assure that he did bring his personal flying device. "Good." He turns his head to the pony. "Okay, you just make sure you don't get in my way, otherwise I'll clobber ya! You got that?" Bowser Jr warned Apple Bloom waving his fist.
"Yeah, sure, whatever." Apple Bloom dead panned while reluctantly nodded to ensure that she is willing to co-operate with the Koopa prince. "Now what do we do? Are we just gonna wait fer this Mario fella to show up?" The apple filly asked impatiently.
"You should easily recognize him by his red clothes, bushy mustache, blue overalls, and that red cap with the letter 'M' on it." Bowser answers for the little filly. "But soon, oh yes... very soon I'll destroy him, and he'll be the one to get beaten!" The Koopa king snarled as he snorts out smoke from his nostrils. "Kamek, bring the princess over here to the stands so she can watch." He ordered the blue wizard.
"As you wish your vileness." Kamek responded. He brings out his broomstick and flies away to the castle keep to retrieve the princess so that she'll be witnessing on the stands with some of Bowser's followers.
Apple Bloom sits on her rear to wait for Mario to arrive on the scene so that she might face him in a battle. Normally back in Equestria, she wouldn't go as far picking fights with other ponies or other creatures. Usually, she and her friends just talk things out to fix other friendship problems to resolve their issues. But this is a situation where she has to fight someone, since she is not in Equestria, but in a world that is new to her, and she has no choice but to solve her problems by fighting. She has her wand ready to defend herself which she barely used until now to practice her magic while she waits.
After clearing out so many enemies and being able to avoid the traps along the way, Mario and his brother manged to made it over to the arena where Bowser is waiting for them. Even though Luigi has to get over his fear of ghosts by defeating the Boos to help out in his own way, the green clothed plumber is able to get through the many obstacles from within the castle. The Mario brothers cross over to bridge overlooking the lake of lava covered in metal grates underneath the platform, and the stands where they are met with a large number of Goombas, Koopas, Shy Guys, and the rest of Bowser's followers. Including the Koopalings, who decided to spectate and see their leader Bowser win, also Morton and Lemmy munching of popcorn for their enjoyment.
Mario looks around cautiously with Luigi behind him until he hears the roaring laughter of the king of Koopas. "GWA HA HA HA! About time you showed up Mario!" Descending from the air approaches Bowser riding on his Koopa Clown Copter grinning as he is near the battlefield to face the red plumber. "I was getting tired of waiting around! So now, lets see if you can survive a battle against my son, and my brand new recruit!"
At this moment, Mario felt concerned. A new recruit? What could this possibly mean? Is it a new enemy he's never seen before, another monster, who could Bowser's newest recruit be? "Bring it on Bowser! I can on anyone!" Mario challenges him.
in the stands, Kamek brings Princess Peach all tied up in rope so she wouldn't escape and brought her over to their seats to view the platform. "Mario! Luigi!" She called out when notices Mario is there along with Luigi clasping her hands together in hopes that they will rescue her. The two plumbers see the princess and gives her a thumbs up to reassure that they will be fine.
Bowser Jr then showed up in his own Koopa Clown Copter in a smaller version compared to his father and eagerly laughs when he is hovering over the stage. "Time to get wrecked Mario Bros! We're gonna crush, pound, and destroy you until you feel all sorts of pain!" He declared bumping his fists together.
Then, approaching the Mario Bros came the apple filly herself walking across the bridge in a casual pace. She opens her eyes to see the two plumbers. She was surprised when the filly noticed that they looked like two creatures she hasn't seen before. Apple Bloom also noticed Peach with the other minions also making her curious to see why she is there watching. Smiling, the earth pony filly looked towards Mario and spoke up. "Howdy, mah names Apple Bloom! Nice to meet ya!" She greets the plumbers innocently.
Mario and Luigi sees the little filly introducing herself to them. Mario's expectations were out the window as they awkwardly stare at her in confusion, the plumbers might be thinking why is someone like her doing in a place so dangerous somewhere in the Mushroom Kingdom. Princess Peach glances at the cute little pony on the battlefield with curiosity in her eyes. She seemed concerned for this small creature as to what is she doing in this castle.
"So wait, you are Bowser's new recruit-a?" Mario asks the small filly and she responded by nodding her head.
"Thats right, you pathetic pasta loving dope!" Bowser taunted Mario. "Apple Bloom here happens to be my brand new minion in my Koopa troop! And she is going to help me by beating you down to a pulp!"
Apple Bloom shows the Mario Bros the cape Bowser has given her which surprised them immensely. Bowser Jr floats down next to the earth pony filly on his clown copter glaring down at his opponents. "Alright, enough chatter! Time to fight!" Junior thrusts his arm forward as Apple Bloom readies her magic wand making a determined face. The Mario Bros take their stances as they prepare themselves for battle.
Mario begins by performing a triple jump and landing on Bowser Jr's head causing him to get mad. Junior retaliates by throwing Bob-ombs at the two brothers which shocked Apple Bloom as they explode onto the stage. "Why in the hay would ya have BOMBS!" She yelled panicking. This prompted them to dodge by running around to avoid them. After narrowly avoiding the exploding bombs, Apple Bloom takes this opportunity by casting an few attack spells directly at Mario. The red plumber dodges left then right, but gets hit by the third one hitting his shoulder.
"Oh no Mario!" Luigi shouted.
Mario just pats his shoulder and gives Luigi a thumbs up signaling that he is okay. He turns his attention to the little pony that hit him with that attack, thinking to himself that this might be an opponent not to be underestimated. "Okay you! Let's a go!" The plumber shouts. He jumps towards Apple Bloom and thrusts his fist to try and punch her only for the filly to dodge quickly.
"Woah! Hey! Stop that!" Apple Bloom responds while avoiding each punch. She quickly turns to run away from him thus letting Mario to chase the filly. They were running in a circle until Apple Bloom stops near a ledge and eyes narrowed into pinpricks when she saw the pool of lava under the stage. "Why couldn't Bowser settle on a stage without lava instead?" She carefully backed away to the center stage and wiped the sweat from her forehead with her hoof then she focuses on trying to win this battle.
Mario then performs a jump which prompted Apple Bloom to move out of the way, but what she did not see that he kicked her in the stomach making her yelp. "OW!" She rolled over on the ground, she gets up on her hooves and huffs. "Yer a meanie, if y'all are thinkin of picking on somepony like me!" Apple Bloom accused the red clothed plumber.
"Um, I'm sorry?" Mario shrugged his shoulders.
Apple Bloom picks up her wand and swings it to launch magic attacks at Mario which he had to move out the way to avoid getting hit. The apple filly now angry with the plumber tries jumping to attack Mario only to land on his shoulders to keep punching him on his head with her forehooves.
"Awawawah! Listen, I'm-a sorry! Get off-a me!" Mario spoke up trying to get the filly of his face only for Apple Bloom to cover his eyes with her hooves. He runs around frantically shaking his head while Apple Bloom keeps on hitting him until he rolls over on the stage to let her go. "Oohoohoo. That is one feisty thing." Mario reaches into his pockets and brings out a red mushroom and eats it to heal his woulds. "Aha, just what I needed." He sighed in relief. He and Apple Bloom stare at each other both determined to win this fight.
Luigi seemed preoccupied dealing with Bowser Jr with him jumping and dodging the metal projectiles called Bullet Bills being launched from Jr's clown copter in a fast pace. The green clothed person was covering his head with his hands to avoid the many projectiles from the Koopa prince' cannon. It was only until now he jumps in midair and dives down spinning, landing on top of Junior's head making him feel pain.
"Ouch!" Bowser Jr winced rubbing his head. He shakes his head and glares at the plumbers seething in anger. "Why won't you hold still and let me BLAST YOU!?!" He yelled with frustration in his voice. He opens the sides of his vehicle and out comes in the form of mechanical arms with boxing gloves ready to punch some plumbers. "Let me attem'!
On the audience stands, the Koopalings were talking amongst each other, watching the battle up close.
"So, who do you think is gonna win?" Lemmy asks. "I'm hoping that Apple Bloom and Junior can beat the Mario Bros. I think they're strong enough to take them down."
"GOOO! CRUSH MARIO BROS!!" Morton cheered loudly.
"Yeah! I wanna see some intense action!" Iggy added.
"Well I really don't care either way, I just hope that Apple Bloom gets beaten so badly." Wendy scoffed.
"But I thought you liked Apple Bloom." Larry responded. "You even thought she was adorable and that she was cute."
Wendy looks over to Larry with a snide attitude. " I was only pretending to like her to hide what i really think about that little pest. That was before I realized that I hate her even more! I despise people who are cuter than ME!" She growls with anger. "Just seeing her makes me want to roast her figuratively and literally! So I am hoping that Mario and the green one can give dear Apple Bloom the most painful beat down." Her frown twisted into a smirk.
"Okay, if you say so." Larry directs his attention over to the battlefield.
Ludwig is carefully watching the battle as it goes on. Lets see if you are able to survive Apple Bloom. Just who are you? And where did you even come from? But all I know is that you won't make it here in Bowser's army, so you had better watch yourself. Ludwig thought to himself as he observes the filly currently casting attack spells at Mario.
Back onto the stage, Mario jumps and dodges the attacks being sent by Apple Bloom, now is getting tired and decides to grab the filly and spinning in place. "Woahwoawoah!" Apple Bloom yelled getting dizzy. Mario tosses her over to Bowser Jr's direction letting her collide with his clown copter. "Waaaah!" She screamed.
Luigi was currently doing his best to avoid a flurry of punches from Bowser Jr's mecha boxing gloves by moving out of the direction of the gloves. He tried to jump on the young Koopa, but he saw it coming and barely dodged out of the way and proceeds to shoot fireballs from his mouth.
"Whats the matter Luigi? Too hot for you to handle?" Bowser Jr gloats while spitting out another fireball. he was too busy getting distracted that he noticed someone screaming at his direction. "What the-?!" He gets hit by Apple Bloom and then his copter was spinning out of control that he and the small earth pony landed on the ground until the Koopa clown copter crashes down with smoke coming out of the vehicle. Both Bowser Jr and Apple Bloom had their eyes spinning till they fell on the floor exhausted from fighting.
"Owie, aw ponyfeathers." Apple Bloom slurred while fainting. She was getting tired from all that running and fighting that she exhausted herself. It doesn't for the fact that the stage was over a pool of lava and the hot temperatures made things too hot for the filly to withstand the heat. The crowd of minions booed and hisses at the two plumbers after they won the battle displeased with the outcome. Princess Peach knowing that Mario and Luigi can win the fights, she couldn't help but feel sorry for Apple Bloom as she felt like the filly shouldn't be in a place like in Bowser's castle.
Bowser watched as his son and new minion were beaten and gasped in shock. "Aw come on! I thought for sure that they would smash you to pieces!" He complained. "Rrrrgn, it doesn't matter! Kamek! Bring Junior and Apple Bloom to the stands and heal them NOW!" He commanded his loyal minion. Kamek flies on his broomstick into the battlefield and picks up both Bowser Jr and Apple Bloom then carries them over to the stands with the other minions. He casted the healing spell on the Koopa prince and filly to restore their health. "If you want something done right, I might as well do it myself!!" Bowser hovers on his copter and jumps out onto the field.
"You dummies are going to pay for not only beating my son, but also my newest recruit! And for that, get ready to to get ROASTED PLUMBER!" Bowser shouted in pure rage. The king of the Koopas eager to punish the Mario Bros as he growls to show dominance.
"Do you think you can handle Bowser all by yourself bro?" Luigi asked his brother.
"I can handle him easily, you go take a seat Luigi." Mario said motioning to Luigi to watch from a distance. Luigi steps back to where the bridge that connects to the platform was. He notices Peach on the stands with Kamek keeping her all tied up with rope, then he gets an idea and runs off to where the minions are going to the audience.
"Your in trouble now Mario! I was hoping that Apple Bloom might be able to take you down, guess I was wrong about that." Bowser said. "But now, prepare to lose you weak mustached menace! SHOWTIME!" Bowser snaps his fingers and readies his claws as the cage above them lowers, covering the battlefield trapping both him and Mario inside.
However, Mario is undeterred facing his formidable foe, he readies himself to fight. "Okay Bowser, Lets-a-go!"
Bowser roars and began shooting fireballs from his mouth, Mario jumps over them to avoid getting burned. Bowser retreats into his shell and starts spinning rapidly towards the red guy. Mario runs to near a cage wall where he can see a spiky bomb in one of the corners. Bowser spins hitting the walls unknowingly hitting a bomb while Mario jumps out of the way exploding the bomb thus knocking the Koopa king down for a moment. Bowser gets back up and glares daggers at his rival.
"Why you little...GRAAHH!!" Bowser roared out breathing fire to burn Mario while he dodges. The king of the Koopas was not going down so easily so instead he resorted to using his punches to hit Mario. The red clothed rival moved to dodge his punches and he also tries punching Bowser in the gut making him wince then he jumps in the air to stomp his face.
Back in the audience, Bowser Jr, Kamek and Apple Bloom along with Princess peach were watching the battle in the cage observing Mario fighting Bowser. They were viewing the battlefield to see which of the fighters will emerge victorious.
"C'mon dad! Wipe the floor with that Mario fool!" Bowser Jr called out cheering for his father to win.
Princess Peach looks down at the filly with curiosity and concerned for her well being. "I do hope that you are alright little one." The princess said.
Apple Bloom looked up to meet the princess. "Oh, ahm fine, gettin healed by Kamek's magic made mah bruises go away." The filly said reassuringly. "A'hm Apple Bloom by the way."
Peach smiled and nodded. "That's good to hear. I am Princess Toadstool, but you may call me Peach." She kneel down to the small pony and pets her head softly. "I must say that it must have been a rough battle, you must have been at least scared."
Apple Bloom blushes while being petted by Peach and enjoying the feeling. "Oh ah wasn't scared, I just trained hard so that ah can be part of Bowser's army."
Peach gasped a little and puts a hand to her mouth. "Oh my, are you sure you want to do that?" The princess asks. "I wouldn't think a small child like you to be part of Bowser's army." She looked at Apple Bloom in concern. "Are you sure that is what you want?"
Apple Bloom looks all around the the audience seats full of the king Koopa's minions and the Battlefield where Mario and Bowser are still in their big fight. She puts a hoof on her chin and thought for a moment before answering the princess. "Ah know that ah can't go back home the way ah came. So until ah find a way back, a'hl just be joinin Bowser for a while." Apple Bloom answered.
The princess now understanding the little pony on why she is serving Bowser, she places a hand to the filly's back. "Well, if you ever feel like wanting take a break from the Koopa army, you are always welcome to stay in my castle if you'd like." Peach convinces the filly as she stands up.
Apple Bloom nods and then she notices Luigi running frantically through the crowd of many of Bowser's minions until he reaches the seats where Peach is at. "Yaaah! Hyaa!" With quick thinking and reflexes, Luigi leaps on Kamek and karate chops Bowser Jr in the snout getting them out of the way to rescue the princess from being held captive. Apple Bloom moves out of the way to let him near Princess Peach.
"Ready to go-a princess?" Luigi asked gesturing towards the exit.
Princess Peach giggles. "Yes Luigi, lets leave right away!"
Without further delay, Luigi carried the princess in his arms and leaps with high jumps until he is able to jump to the bridge connecting the battlefield. He lets Peach onto her feet, and Luigi called out to his brother. "Hey Mario! I've rescued-a the princess!"
"Way to go Luigi!" Mario said giving him a thumbs up. He turns around to face Bowser now more determined. "Okie-dokie Bowser, Its-a-time to win this fight!" He bounces ready to finish the battle.
"No way Mario! I'm NOT going to lose this time! RAAARRRGH!" Bowser roared, he lets out a stream of fire from his mouth prompting Mario to avoid by jumping over the flames. The King of the Koopas, not wanting to give up starts to use his arms to try and punch the red plumber, which he moves from side to side as he decides to give him an uppercut punch to the King Koopa's lower jaw.
Mario runs behind Bowser and grabs him by the tail and begins to spin slowly until he gains more speed. The plumber keeps holding onto Bowser's tail while spinning really fast until, he lets go as the Koopa king flew in midair when he collides to a spiky bomb letting explode so hard, that the cage was knocked over alongside Bowser, falls into the lake of lava.
"Yahoo! I'm the winner!" Mario cheered whiled jumping in place.
"Woohoo, way to go bro!" Luigi cheers in victory.
Peach walks over to Mario genuinely happy to be rescued. "Thank you Mario, you too Luigi! Thank you so much for rescuing me." She walks up to give both the plumbers a kiss on the cheek which made them blush. "Okay boys, lets head back to my castle, there is going to be some cake for the both of you." Peach said smiling. The Mario Bros jumped for joy as they alongside Peach walked together to head back to their respective homes.
Bowser climbs back up after being dipped in the lava and falls to the ground on his stomach, groaning after being bested by Mario. It amazes Apple Bloom that the Koopa king managed to survive in the lava, must be the dragon part of Bowser that makes him immune to the intense temperature. Apple Bloom walked up to him.
"Soooo, how was mah first day of the job?" Apple Bloom asked sheepishly.
Bowser face palmed "I'm tired right now, just get some rest, we've got a lot stuff for you tommorow."
After a long day and a humiliating loss, Bowser's minions leave the stands as they go in different parts within the castle. Apple Bloom watches as Kamek, Bowser Jr and the Koopalings helps to carry their leader back inside so he can get himself recovered, she coulnd't help but feel sorry for the Koopa king. The filly feels as though, she needed to make up for losing to Mario and Luigi. For the time being, Apple Bloom trots over to the castle interior to find the place where she will be staying in, despite a disgruntled Bowser Jr letting her live in his room because his father told him to let her stay. Things will soon be a little harder for Apple Bloom from here on out.