This choice: A red-haired young girl in silk clothes flies out, complaining about a pig... • Go Back... Bowsette barely dodged the red-colored missile that flew through the hole, slamming into her wall. Spinning to look, she realized that the missile was in fact a young human girl, wearing a red silk top and black pants. She had red hair that was done in a small pigtail.
She was also currently upside down, splayed against the wall, groaning.
Bowsette frowned, but before she could do anything, the portal shrunk and vanished with a small *pop*. Bowsette narrowed her eyes at this, before turning back to the girl, who'd rolled over onto her hands and knees, with one hand holding the back of her head.
"Owowowow... damn pig... where's he get off chucking me like that?" she grumbled.
Bowsette walked over to the girl, her heels clacking on the stone floor. The noise alerted the girl, who looked up... and up at Bowsette, revealing blue eyes, similar to Bowsette's own. "Ah, hell," the girl mumbled, taking in Bowsette's horns and spiked tail. "Did I die?"
"Not quite," Bowsette said with a smirk. "And if you'd like to keep it that way, I suggest you answer my questions."
"Uh... sure thing," her unexpected guest replied, climbing to her feet. "Name's Ranma Saotome. Sorry about this."
"Good, that was going to be my first question," Bowsette said. "Now for question number two, why and how did you get here?"
"Got into a bit of a fight with an annoyance of mine," Ranma replied. "He chucked me into this weird hole in the air because he didn't like that he was losing the fight."
Bowsette nodded as she considered this. "I see... well, Ranma, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but..." She indicated behind her, where the portal had been. "It seems the portal closed after you were thrown through it."
"Great..." Ranma sighed. "Just great. Of course it'd be a one-way trip."
"Now, I didn't say that," Bowsette said with a smile. "I'll have my court magician work on a way to get you home, have no fear."
Ranma blinked. "Court magician? What, are you some kinda royalty?"
Bowsette grinned, and gave a bow. "Queen Bowsette Koopa, of the Koopa Kingdom."
Ranma blinked, and blinked again. "Uh... okay. I, ah, gotta admit, I ain't so good with court manners, er... Your Majesty?"
Bowsette chuckled. "Don't worry about it, I could tell. You don't have to stand on ceremony with me. After all, you're not one of my subjects. Just be yourself."
Ranma let out a sigh of relief. "Whew. Okay, because tryin' ta be all courtly would've been a pain for me."
Bowsette chuckled again, and went over to the door to her chambers. Opening it, she spotted the Koopa standing guard just outside. "Pass the word for Kamek to come to my chambers," she instructed.
"Yes, Your Eminence!" the Koopa saluted, and scurried off.
Closing the door, Bowsette turned to her guest, who was tilting her head quizzically. "Uh... what was that?" Ranma asked.
"That was a Koopa," Bowsette replied.
Ranma blinked. "Huh. So, what, are you some kinda... Koopa/human hybrid?"
Bowsette smiled. "My story is... a bit of an odd one..."
Before she could continue, her chamber door opened, admitted Kamek, flying in on his broom. "You called, Your Grace?" He paused on seeing Ranma.
"Kamek, my guest here, Ranma, was thrown into this world via a portal that closed directly behind her," Bowsette summarized. "I would like you to find a means of returning her to her home."
Kamek, for his part, barely bat an eyebrow. "Of course." He pulled out his wand, and began waving it around the area where the portal had been. "This may take some time," he warned.
Bowsette turned to Ranma. "Well, in that case, why don't we have some dinner while we wait?"
Ranma's stomach promptly growled its agreement, causing Ranma to blush. "I won't say no to some food."
* * * * *
Dinner was something of a spectacle for the watching Goombas and Koopas.
It was well-known that Bowser had a massive appetite. Bowsette had kept it, which led to the sight of a slim, blonde woman packing away food like someone twice her size. What was truly surprising tonight, however, was the sight of a young red-haired girl who was easily matching Bowsette's pace. Even more surprising was the coherent conversation they were having as they ate.
"So you're a martial artist?" Bowsette asked.
"Yep! Best in the history of ever!" Ranma bragged. The minor awkwardness she'd shown before was gone, and she was chatting animatedly with Bowsette as they destroyed the dinner layout.
"Truly?" Bowsette grinned. "I might have to test you myself. I could use a good workout."
Ranma paused mid-bite, and gave her a quirked eyebrow. "No offense, but you don't look like a martial artist."
"Appearances can be deceiving," Bowsette warned, taking a sip of wine.
Ranma snorted. "Believe me, I know that," she said. "There's this woman I know, Cologne. She's 300 years old and looks like a shriveled mummy, but even after all this time she can still give me a run for my money."
Bowsette arched an eyebrow. "I didn't know humans could live that long."
"Really good ki manipulation," Ranma explained.
"I see," Bowsette mused. She set her plate and utensils aside and stood up. "Well, let's see what you're made of, Ranma."
Ranma followed suit. "Alright, but don't expect me ta go easy on you."
"Wouldn't dream of it," Bowsette replied, leading the way to an arena in the castle.   indicates the next chapter needs to be written. |
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