The Elite Trio

## **Plot**

Bowser Jr. is busy training 3 of Bowser's most loyal minions: Private Goomp, Corporal Paraplonk and Sergeant Guy. After countless trials and errors or training, it becomes clear to Bowser Jr. that the elite trio isn't ready for combat. Angered by this, he orders them to clean the bathrooms and feed the pet Chain Chomp in the back.

While cleaning the bathroom, Private Goomp asks the others why Bowser isn't commanding them and Jr is. Paraplonk insists that they should just prove to Bowser Jr. instead that they are worthy of being loyal and strong minions. Guy isn't on board with this idea, saying it is Bowser who should be the one in charge. Goomp suggests that they should pay him a visit but Paraplonk mentions he is preparing for the invasion on the kingdom and that they shouldn't. Goomp and Guy go anyway, leaving Paraplonk alone.

Bowser Jr. comes in and asks Paraplonk where the others have gone to which he says that they're working on other chores. After he leaves, Paraplonk decides to leave with the other two and they all agree to find a monster and bring it to Bowser dead to show how courageous they are.

They end up walking towards Inception Falls and become affected by the area's strange anomalies. Goomp suggests they should go back but quickly realizes Paraplonk and Guy have disappeared. He begins calling out their names but comes face to face with a wild Chain Chomp. It chases him throughout the canyon and Goomp quickly seeks refuge behind a large rock which the Chain Chomp goes by unaware of Goomp's presence. Paraplonk and Guy are revealed to be hiding behind the rock as well and they all realize that this is the perfect opportunity for their plan.

Back at the castle, Jr goes to check in on the trio but finds nothing. This angers him and he goes to let Bowser know about them escaping the castle. Just before he can however, he decides to change his mind and look for them himself.

The trio devise a plan to capture the Chain Chomp by luring it into a net by distracting it. Goomp walks out to try his best to distract it while Paraplonk is about to deploy the net on the monster. However, Guy ends up slipping trying to hold a tripline in place and the Chain Chomp notices, allowing the entire plan to fail. The three begin to argue with each other in front of the monster allowing it to grab ahold of Paraplonk. Goomp and Guy end up freeing Paraplonk by smashing its head against a wall, knocking it unconscious. The trio congratulates each other while Jr reveals he has been watching them the whole time and is very impressed with their teamwork and tells them that he is going to tell Bowser about their bravery. Unfortunately for the trio, they aren't given a warm welcome by the rest of Bowser's minions, as they see the trio as traitors due to them defying Jr's orders. Even more unfortunate, Bowser himself disapproves of their disobedience and banishes them away from the castle. They are forced to retreat their former sanctuary and are left in the wild confinements of the lowlands.

Bowser readies up his army and they head off to invade the Mushroom Kingdom much to the unawareness of the heroes. Mario and Peach see Bowser's airships and tanks coming toward them and they are unexpectedly raided. Bowser manages to reach the castle and knock both Mario and Luigi unconscious despite their best efforts to stop him. Peach is taken into the throne room and Bowser's minions quickly take control of the kingdom, leaving the heroes utterly helpless against all odds.