Xeno Mario Saga

Chapter 9: The Trap



Luigi and the Toad continued their journey through the castle, eventually arriving at another gate. The Toad pointed to it, his voice filled with a mix of excitement and dread.

"This gate leads to the Third Dimension... your world."

Luigi's heart sank as he recalled Princess Peach's words:

"Mario has reshaped that world entirely. The Third Dimension is no longer just a physical or spiritual plane—it has become a realm that transcends all known concepts of reality. It is now a universe composed of infinite dimensions, each containing infinite universes, and each of those universes containing infinite parallel realities. This world no longer obeys the laws of physics or logic. It is the embodiment of 'infinity' in every possible form."

Luigi shook his head quickly, trying to push aside the overwhelming fear.

"Alright... there's no other choice. We have to save everyone."

With a deep breath, Luigi and the Toad stepped through the gate and entered the Third Dimension. The world was exactly as Princess Peach had described—a chaotic, surreal landscape that defied all logic. The sky was a swirling mix of colors, the ground shifted and morphed beneath their feet, and the air was thick with an oppressive energy.

The Toad grabbed Luigi's hand and pulled him toward a nearby castle.

"Quick, Luigi! The Ultimate Super Star is supposed to be in this castle... but remember, everyone you knew here is now under Xeno Mario's control. Even those who died have been brought back to serve him."

Luigi nodded nervously, his heart pounding as they sneaked into the castle. They moved cautiously, avoiding detection as they made their way to Princess Peach's chamber. Peeking inside, they saw her—but she was no longer the Princess they knew. Her eyes were blood-red, her sclera pitch black, and she wore a faint, unsettling smile. Her teeth were slightly larger, and she gazed adoringly at Xeno Mario, who stood beside her. Hearts floated out of her head, a grotesque symbol of her loyalty to him.

Luigi and the Toad quickly retreated, their hearts racing. They continued through the castle, eventually reaching the throne room. There, sitting on the throne, was the Ultimate Super Star. Luigi's eyes widened with hope, but the Toad's expression remained grim.

"Hey... Toad, maybe this is a trap," Luigi whispered, his voice trembling.

The Toad smiled widely, his tone unnervingly cheerful.

"Don't worry!"

Before Luigi could stop him, the Toad walked over and sat on the throne. Luigi watched in confusion as the Toad's smile grew unnaturally wide.

"You fool, Luigi!" the Toad sneered, his voice distorting.

In an instant, the Toad's body twisted and elongated, his teeth growing larger and sharper. His form shifted until he was no longer the Toad but Xeno Mario, his grotesque smile stretching across his face as he laughed maniacally.

Luigi froze, his body stiff with fear and confusion.

"H-How... this can't be..."

He fell to his knees, his mind reeling as Xeno Mario's laughter echoed through the throne room. The doors burst open, and Princess Peach entered, her red eyes gleaming with malice. She smiled wickedly and said,

"He really is a fool... he actually believed it was you, my dear Mario."

Next came Yoshi, his once-friendly face now twisted into a sinister grin. He repeated, "Yoshi, Yoshi, Yoshi!" in a mocking tone, his laughter joining Xeno Mario's.

One by one, the inhabitants of the Mushroom Kingdom entered the room, their forms distorted and their eyes glowing red. They bowed before Xeno Mario, their loyalty to him absolute. The room was filled with their eerie laughter, a cacophony of madness that made Luigi's skin crawl.

Xeno Mario stood from the throne, holding the Ultimate Super Star in his hand. His laughter grew louder, more deranged, as he addressed Luigi.

"I've had this Ultimate Super Star for a long time... and now, it's time to use it. The infinite power of Super Stars... all in one."

He raised the star high, its light casting grotesque shadows across the room.

"Once I use it, I'll be able to rewrite the story... however I want... endlessly!"

Luigi remained on his knees, paralyzed by fear and shock. He couldn't speak, couldn't move. The weight of his failure pressed down on him, and the fear of what Xeno Mario would do next consumed him.

To Be Continued...

The screen faded to black, leaving only a single line of text:

"The game is far from over..."


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