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“Bowser you’re not my first anything.” Luigi said dismissively, turning back to Ludwig. “Now, I know it might be scary and I know you might feel some pressure being the oldest to set an example but you’ll be fine. Plus, it’s good to get the first over with. It could be the first of many, and once you get the first time out of the way, everything becomes second nature.”

Ludwig though about it. That did make a lot of sense. “Thanks Mama, you made me feel a lot better.”

“Of course, that’s what I’m here for.”

There was a nice moment between the two as they both acknowledge each other with a smile. Until Bowser ruined it.

“What do you mean I’m not your first?” Bowser asked hastily with urgency.

Bowser leaves a meeting, ticked and furious. The whole time, everyone was talking about using his ambassador to better suit their kingdoms for a short while and help with necessary improvements for their people. Yes, he would get in good with other kingdoms. Yes, it would look good for his image.

So why did he say no?!

What did he want?!

Bowser enters a room simultaneously and sees him there. Reading on the history of one of the kingdoms, aluminated by light, eyes focused, face relaxed. He's beautiful.

And that's when all the feelings hit him at once. At that exact moment, he finally knows what he wants.

"Bowser?" Luigi asked, finally noticing him. "Do you need something?"

There where a bunch of things Bowser wanted to say, but instead he tried to play it cool and said "No."

But what he really wanted to say was.

Junior sighed as he slumped on the park bench, staring at the piece of paper that put him in this mood in the first place.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Friday 5:30 - 8:30

Of course his father's going, he's going for all his kids, it just feels like he's doing it more for his image. The people respect dad, they'd probably give him a glowing review even if he didn't show up.

He sighed again.

"I wish this time would be different." Junior said to no one.

Bowser walked into the dining room for breakfast, he hated that it's been a few weeks since they've all been together. Now that he has some time off he just wanted to sit back and enjoy his family.

Morning everyone." He greeted, getting a few replies in return. "Now that I have some time off I was thinking we all spend some time together. Maybe some Kart Racing, a few sparing matches, maybe even a family game night! What do you say?!"

"Uummm..."

"Weeeell..."

"It's just that..."

The response he wanted was not what he was expecting.

"What?"

"Sorry Bowser," Luigi stood up gathering plates. "We already have plans."

"What?! What do you mean you have plans?! All of you? Where are you even going?"

"Well," Luigi started "I'm dropping off Ludwig, Wendy, Iggy, Lemmy in a few locations for their internships."

"Wha-"

"Musical History Then and Now, Skating Getaway Camp, shadowing professor E. Gadd, and The Real Life Freakshow Experience. All are gonna be gone for the week."

"Wait-"

"Then Roy will be spending a couple of days in the Kong Kingdom for a few lessons and tournaments, but also to represent our Kingdom."

"But-"

"And that just leave Morton and Larry. Rosalina was kind enough to take them up for some stories and tales of the galaxy. Though they'll probably sleep the whole time."

"What about Junior!?" Bowser finally cut in, pointing to the Koopa Prince. "I didn't hear you name him. We can spend some time together."

"Junior will be with me," Luigi stated, taking a napkin and wiping some of the breakfast off the young Prince's face. "I will be bouncing from Kindoms to small cities as Queen of Koopas for our image."

"Why can't I come? Am I not allowed to tag along?" He huffed.

"It's not that, you've been in your office this whole time going over important papers, everyone knows that. I'm going to represent the both of use as the rulers of now and Junior's going to let everyone know they are in good hands for the future. If you were to come, people would focus on you and we don't want that." Luigi announced putting his hands on his hips.

"Sorry Papa, Mama says this is all for me!" Junior said with a proud smug smile.

"What about after? Some of you won't be gone the entire time." Bowser said hopefully.

"After that's all done I'll be meeting and picking everybody up. We'll go over what needs to be done next, go to the mall for supplies just incase," He started listing on his fingers. "Then we'll all come back and watch the 2 hour special of Koop De La Koop! We're all gonna be pretty burnt out by then."

Bowser stared in disbelief he couldn't believe after all this time his family was just leaving him, he turned to the rest of his children.

"Do any of you care if your old man tags along?"

"Daddy, no!"

"You're gonna cramp my style!"

"Father, you'll just be in the way."

"Morton want stars!"

"Absolutely not."

The rest shook their heads.

"Sorry Bowser," Luigi said sympathetically. "We made these plans weeks ago and we're all leaving in a couple of hours."

"Then what am I supposed to do?!"

"Oh Bowser, I'm sure you can come up with something to do while we're away." He said, turning away to check on the time and put the rest of the dishes on the breakfast cart.

"Why don't you enjoy some of your hobbies. Catch up on some sleep. Maybe even hang out with your friends." He listed.

That put everyone on high alert. Dad's friends? Dad had friends? Was that supposed to be a joke or was this turning into something else?

"What do you mean by that?" Bowser questioned hotly.

Luigi turned back around to face him. " You know, your friends? Or your best friend actually."

"What best friend?!"

"You know, the pink one?"

Nothing.

"Kinda looks like you?"

Still nothing.

"I didn't meet him fully but when I did, I almost couldn't tell you two apart."

Wait-

"ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT MIDBUS?!"

That's a name no one has heard in a hot minute.

"Yeah! That's the one!" Luigi said triumphantly, finally remembering.

"That guy is not my best friend."

"He's not?"

"NO! Why would you think that? All we did was fight the last time we saw each other."

"Oh please." Luigi sighed, getting annoyed with Bowser's excuses. "You fight people all the time. You fought with Princess Peach and now you're Kingdom has a Piece Treaty. You fought with Mario and me and now he's your brother-in-law and we're married. Heck, you suggested fighting your children! That's just how you are."

"It's not the same." Bowser argued.

"It very much is the same." Luigi shot right back. "Look, what's the harm in asking him to hang? I'm sure if you got together you both could have a lot in common. If not, you could call up Starlow, I know they like you too."

Bowser opened his mouth to argue but closed it, then really thought about it. What could be the harm in asking the guy to hang for a bit. He did enjoy the fight they had the last time they were together. He had a whole lot of time to himself so it couldn't hurt to fill up his day with this nonsense.

Bowser got up, off to find Midbus.

I've read fanfics where Luigi has at least a few friends to fall back on and talk to but what about Bowser? Isn't Midbus his best friend?