Ashes That Made the Trees Bloom

New writer that’s deep in the Bowuigi Brainrot, and like a child, loves stories with pictures. Maybe more. Banner by @overallsnfunnyhats Profile custom Pic… by @…soon

[pforest282]

Masterlist

Started: 01/25/2023

Last Updated: 05/10/2023

Here are the wonderful images provided by artists in chapter order of Ashes That Made the Trees Bloom (my fun lil' fanfic project~)

Prologue:

Chp 0: We Scream for Ice Cream

Arc 1: Bowser's Castle

Chp 1: Cake

Chp 2: Go!

Chp 3: Sweet Dreams

Chp 4: Cooking Mama

Chp 5: Sunday Scaries

Arc 2: Mario Party! (As of 5/10 we're finally here!)

Chp 6: Boys Night

Arc 3: Winter

...yup no where close!

Now we're getting close (got some RDs in the works...maybe ERDs? as in extremely rough drafts)

Epilogue

Epilogue: The King's Title

(why did I write the epilogue before the arcs. wtf is wrong with me)

[pforest282]

How long do you plan on making the 'Ashes that make a tree bloom' fic? Anyways I'm gonna go check it out now cause I keep seeing your (wonderful!) art on my page!

Hello! Thanks for the inquiry and the kind words! Hm...honestly I'm not sure. The implication itself is daunting. I've only started writing since the beginning of this year so it's a bit scary to tackle something of this scope off the bat. It also doesn't help that I have a whole book 2 in the brainstorming phase right now that will probably not have pictures for EVERY chapter like book 1, and that I also plan on writing an in-between series of episodic-ish one shots of just dates and fluff, because...I'm that sorta person woops, AND that I also re-edit chapters released on AO3 when connecting things together from future chapters as well as just trying to improve from things I've learned on YouTube or just from reading other books and thinking, oh that's pretty cool.

And that was one hugeee ramble. The answer is...who knows how long? But it will be complete, albeit at a snail’s pace aka I do plan on finishing this no matter what though, as it'd be cool to write this into full existence aka I'm new aka I suck at writing / tire out at 300-500 words.

Oh, also. The art is NOT mine, I just commission it. Credits given where credits due in each post to be clear.

[opt1gan]

Average Italian (or average Sufjan Stevens fan)

[pforest282]

And now a @rachelordwayart appreciation post:

Here's one without the zoom lines - which lets you stare at all the details, where as the other with zoom lines was for more the scene! I love both honestly, just different purposes.

But wowie wow, look at the different styles all in one drawing. From a cute af kid drawing (This picture was the orig ref!), to a full-blown illustration of Peach's castle? Dang. Just dang.

[pforest282]

Now a @lukosei details appreciation post:

I mean, look at how cute this little guy is. Tongue stickin out and everything. Also, the rendition of the backpack was just such a homely feel, idk how to describe it.

What really caught my eye though was the bushes. I could get lost in the swirls, like they look as calming as beach waves. Am I weird for that? Idk man.

[pforest282]

Another voice?!? Of course, of course. On the day Mario left him alone in the house. Intruders! Maybe they’d leave him alone after some cannolis?

<...>

“Oh! Hi, Mr. Loogy!” 

“J-Junior?!?” Luigi met the child’s beaming smile for only a second, until a scaly fist slammed the door open, sending Junior’s snout straight into the wall.

And now onwards to Arc 2! To start things off with a bang, @rachelordwayart created honestly something I could stare at for hours (which I literally have during editing lmao). The attention to detail is crazy (which I might make separate posts just of particular screenshots). And as always, if you'd like the context, here's chapter 6 of 'Ashes That Made the Trees Bloom'

[pforest282]

“Yay! Here take this.” When Junior opened the backpack to give Luigi a drawing, honoring him with something ‘worth a million coins in the future’, and that he should take care of it ‘really goodly’, the floor shook. 

Luigi hugged Junior tight, suspecting a regular light earthquake when Junior didn’t even move so much as flinch until he discovered its source where Bowser’s tail thumped wildly against the stone, ever so easy to read. 

Until he saw the Koopa’s face.

I couldn't have asked for a better way to wrap up Arc 1 than with your commission @lukosei. If I could get lost in those green swirls, I would. Thanks for working me with on this again and giving me ideas throughout with your sketches! As always, if you'd like the context: Chapter 5 of 'Ashes That Made the Trees Bloom'

[book-of-baba-fett]

Trying to see something here: How long have you been writing fanfic for?

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Don’t write was curious about results

Voting ended onApr 16, 2023

[book-of-baba-fett]

Ok it’s a poll it’s not that serious but there is something funny about the non-writers voting the most and not reblogging the poll to get more results. Like that’s the most accurate representation of fic interaction on this website 💀

[pforest282]

From the previews, to the very final scene at the end credits…just left the Mario movie with a huge grin on my face. And normally having kids in the movie theater would make me scowl…but this time around, it just made me wonder what the kid me would’ve done. A bit of jealousy for not having this kind of entertainment in childhood, but mainly just gratitude that I get to experience something like this in my lifetime, no matter how old I get.

Spoilers below:

I mean, I have Bowser’s song in repeat in my head. Gonna try and get that out on a piano later~ and all the Bowser scenes! Just absolutely hilarious, comedy gold. And I mean…they gotta have the signature Bowser butt kicking but did they have to slam his head into the rock like…THAT? Made me heart hurt a lil (you can tell who my fav is huh)

You can tell there was a whole lotta love put in the details, the music, everything, even if the story itself was a lil cheesy, but who cares. Screw you movie critics that just take the joy out of things and rate by cold logic.

And a lil thing I made, it’s not good since I had to base it off memory, but blah: https://youtu.be/anCOtMh8SFM

[pforest282]

I tried my best to finish Arc 1 of my fanfic before the movie...but there was no way in hell that was gonna happen sooo...here's something else instead! Here's a wonderful comm by @chipsgowoah for an image preview of what I have in mind for Arc 2 >:).

Separately, here's a spark of inspiration for a Book 2! "Junior's Journey: Into the Wildfire" (Now why did I put time into writing that instead of finishing Book 1, Arc 1? ...I don't know mannn I swear my brain's a separate entity that makes the rules for me). If anyone has any suggestions though on its title...it'd be much appreciated...

Anyways, T minus 16 hours till I go see the movie. I've avoided as much as I could...and I'm just so ready at this point. I hope yall are too~

[darkwingsnark]

Perfect families in your view, Makes you question what you knew. Kingliness when you’re a prince Makes it harder to convince Having the upper hand of a deal When ice cream for one lost its appeal.

Commission for the ever wonderful @pforest282, illustrating a scene from ‘Ashes That Made the Trees Bloom’.    

I recommend giving it a read, especially if you want to see the cutest portrayal of Baby Bowser I’ve ever seen.

[darkwingsnark]

I hope March is treating you kindly ☁️ hydrate whenever you can & keep doing your best, it’s good enough & I’m proud of you

Thanks dad~

[pforest282]

A Certified Banger

Not a typical post, but after watching, then again for the 10th time, figured it deserves all the love. The animation, the backgrounds, the voice acting, the score, and so much more details...just *mwah*. I can't even begin to fathom how much time, work, energy, and love was put into this.

Like couldn't you totally see this as an Adult Swim series? I'd absolutely watch / support the sh** outta that.

And this isn't even at a million views? Nah nah gotta change that and I'll be a part of making that happen.

Update: so let’s add an extra 0 to the end of that.

[pforest282]

“I know it’s a bit early, but tadah!” 

@evilnumnum. The vibes you emanate were just too infectious! I'm glad we were able to be silly together to create a silly moment. :o

Thanks for their absolutely glorious manes. I can feel the draft blowing every time in Chapter 4's scene of 'Ashes That Made the Trees Bloom'.

[pforest282]

A chill ran through his shell at the maniac who laughed in the face of blue-shelled death until the speakers boomed with the impossible truth,

“Winner! Player 2!”

“W-w-w-WHAT?!?!”

“Close game Junior!”

Thank you so much @shandzii for such attention to detail with some cute af characters~ Seeing it in Chapter 2 of 'Ashes That Made the Trees Bloom' along with my descriptions just gives me so much joy. Thanks for making it come alive!

[pforest282]

Am I a good King like you, Dad?

Am I a good brother like you, Papa?

Are you proud of us? Of me?

Thank you @overallsandfunnyhats for this commission! If my fanfic could have a cover, it'd be the one <3. Read the epilogue at your own risk if you'd like: 'Ashes That Made the Trees Bloom'

[pforest282]

What started as an attempt to hide his embarrassment, became it.

Commission from @chipsgowoah for my lil' fanfic, for chapter 1 of 'Ashes That Made the Trees Bloom'.

Thank you! It was such a pleasure working with you Chips!