Bloody Mary

King Boo

The dent in the corner where my crown fell has gotten bigger. So much so that a human can squeeze through. That professor and Luigi have come down here every few hours or so to make sure I'm not causing any trouble. Whenever any of those three imbeciles walked in, we would have the same boring conversation as when they first locked me in here. Always "why" this and "how" that. Really, can't these stupid humans ask anything else?

Whenever our "lovely" conversations ended and they left, I would turn right back to the dent in the chamber and continue to make it bigger. Metal can only stretch so far until it breaks. Finally, I saw a little speck of light from the laboratory outside of this prison. 

I cackle as I maneuver the metal pieces as far as they can go. 

After a few minutes, the hole was wide enough for my human form to fit through. I float to the circular window that allowed me to see the laboratory. 

I need to make sure that scientist doesn't come down here now. I think as I check the visible areas. Coast looks clear.

I float away from the window and use the last of my magic to change into my human form.

Damn that professor! I mentally curse. If it weren't for this chamber being able to absorb my magic, would have been able to out of this chamber hours ago.

I float over to the hole I created and I attempt to slip through. Unfortunately, it's a tight squeeze and it takes a little longer than anticipated. I eventually get out of that dreaded cage and make my way to the exit.

I freeze just as I made it to the doorway and I look towards the containment unit that holds my subjects. I can see two Boos looking through the small window, they looked so sad. 

I can't just leave them. I walk towards the containment unit, cursing myself. They're my people, how could I have forgotten that they got captured too.

When I got to the unit, my subjects started trying to shoo me away.

"What is the meaning of this? I am going to get you all out of there. Why are you trying to get me away?"

One of them spoke up, Baboon I believe. "We can survive here. You, sire, you're needed back home. You need to leave before Luigi finds out your out." 

"I can't just leave you all here!"

"We'll be okay, if anything, we'll just be bored until you get your revenge." Baboon said with a smile.

"Very well. I will return after Mario, Luigi, and E. Gadd have paid for their crimes against Boos." I say after a moments hesitation. 

I float back over to the exit with one more glance at my subjects. I move through the door and into the rest of the lab. Of course, the rest of this part of the lab is just a metal dome with a giant pole in it. I look up and see a trap door.

"Taking inspiration from me huh, Gadd." I laugh as I float up to the door. No, not a door, a platform. I can hear those insolent mortals now.

"Are you sure, Mario?" that's Luigi's voice.

"Yes, I'm sure. He needs to pay for his crimes against the Mushroom Kingdom." Mario responds.

"I guess I'm going to have to get to work on some Blueprints, huh?" Gadd questions. "I mean, the current containment unit was hard to build. But a portable one?" 

"We have no doubt that you can do it, Professor."

"Alright, I'll get my assistance to get the original containment unit Blueprints. I need to see what I can transfer from one design to another." Gadd sighs. "I am going to need to get some sleep first. And so should you, young whippersnappers."

"But-"I heard Mario start.

"No 'buts', Mario. I have two spare bedrooms for both of you. That fight against King Boo has taken a lot out of Luigi and you look tired as well, my boy. Just stay and first thing tomorrow morning, you two can leave while I get to work."

Silence, then "Fine. I'll stay."

"T-thank you, Professor." I hear Luigi say.

"Goodnight, boys. I'll see you tomorrow."I can hear one pair of footsteps moving away from the room.

"Thank you again, Professor." Luigi again. "Aren't you going to bed yet?"

"I just need to clean up this last little bit... Oh don't give me that look... Fine! I'm coming." Both pairs of footsteps fade. Now's my chance.

I phase through the platform into the rest of the laboratory. Only the outside is "ghost proof" but that's just to keep us out. I need to get out so it shouldn't be a problem. I float over to a nearby wall and phase through it without a problem. 

As expected, those idiots didn't plan ahead.

I turn away from the ridiculous looking building and look towards my kingdom, Evershade Valley. Well, it's only part of my kingdom but I've grown attached to the ghosts and Boos here. 

Now, let's get to work.

I float towards the nearest mansion so that I can regain my strength before I exact my revenge. As I'm making my way, I bump into some of my Boos.

"Your Majesty!" They bow.

"Tell the rest of the Boos and my council to meet me at the Gloomy Manor. I have plans."

"Yes, Your Majesty." They bow again and fly off.

Good. Now to regain my magic.