"Kamek, I know we haven't always seen eye-to-eye..."
"Quite the understatement, your Highness", the Magikoopa couldn't help but sneer from atop his broom.
"But surely you could at least explain what exactly is going on!"
"My, my, what is going on is quite obvious", Kamek grinned as he pretended to observe attentively the scene, "his Broodiness is currently keeping the Red Mario from escaping the nest, I must commend your human's effort...ah, he almost succeeded this time, quite the feat...! And now our king is dragging him back aaaand...sitting on him. That should do the trick"
"Kamek, this isn't funny!"
Kamek begged to differ, and enjoyed tremendously the absurdity of the situation. Now kept in place under the heavy frame of Bowser, Mario was still struggling to get away, especially when Bowser interpreted his actions as discomfort and started grooming him (the high-pitched yelp of surprise coming from the plumber in response was a sound Kamek would savour for years).
Curled in the opposite corner of the nest, the green Mario brother barely fared better, forcing an awkward smile out and chuckling nervously while half of the Koopalings were scrambling all over him, churring, chirping and snapping at him in an effort to make him join their games.
As for Princess Peach, despite her efforts to remain dignified and firm yet polite, it was difficult for Kamek to take her frowning seriously when Junior was happily curled in her lap and Wendy pawing at the Princess' beautiful hair.
It was quite ironic (and slightly vexing) that after all these years of plotting and scheming, all it took to subdue the Princess and her two bumbling bodyguards was Lord Bowser and his brood going through a nesting season...
The two plumbers being included in the nest were quite a surprise, honestly. After the first moment of bafflement, Kamek had set to capture every moment of the scene, if only to make sure he wasn't dreaming. Oh, this promised to be interesting once the king turned back to normal...
"Kamek!" The princess called out again, trying her best to gently pry Junior off her lap without waking him up, "What is happening to them ?!"
"Kehehehehehe! Where would be the fun if I told you right away ?"
Luigi started to whimper as Morton pushed him around a bit too roughly, and Kamek flew closer to better taunt the Mario brother, but Bowser suddenly straightened up and snarled ferociously, even snapping as a warning to make Kamek back off. Once Kamek retreated far enough (he knew better than to cross the line and appear as a threat to a nesting Royal Koopa), the king turned to the rowdy Koopaling, grabbed him by the neck and hauled him away from Luigi (who was now curled into a sniffing little ball) before nuzzling the human and chuff softly, soothing and reassuring...
...while still holding Mario down firmly.
Princess Peach blinked at the sight and appeared to ponder the matter. She had stopped her attempts at pulling Junior off and was now gently stroking his shell.
"...We are... safe for now, are we not ?"
"Lord Bowser won't let anyone near his nest until he's back to his normal self", Kamek admitted, a bit miffed by Bowser's reaction (had he not all but raised the king ?? Where did he pick such manners ?!)
"How long is it gonna take ??" Luigi called out in turn, pushing away as best as he could Bowser's large muzzle (a valiant yet futile endeavour, given Bowser's determination to cuddle the green plumber).
Kamek cackled again, back to his glee at their enemies' utter confusion.
"Oh, I would advice to make yourself comfortable, and renounce all hope of escaping!"
He didn't know the meaning of what Mario shouted at him in answer, but it made Luigi turn sharply toward his brother with a scolding expression.
Uncaring of the insult, Kamek turned away and started flying toward the exit, but he still took the time to call over his shoulder (and catch the sight of Bowser pulling the Princess and his son closer to him):
"If you need an occupation, riddle me this : a nest is to keep safe broods and mates. Now, i wonder, which one of you is which ?"
He didn't wait for an answer and quickly flew away, cackling the whole time.
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