Wart's Conquest

***Wart's Conquest*** was the overarching plotline that *Boo's Pizza* would tell from 17 December 2020 until its conclusion. On 28 June 2021, AwdryFan1997 announced that he would be finally ending the story in *Boo's Pizza II*. This article will only summarize the direct events of the arc itself, not the subplots that spawned from it (such as the IFPC conflict).

## Basic Summary

Wart, after his defeat in *Super Mario Bros. 2*, wanted revenge.

King Dedede, brought to Wart by his remaining minions, was to be used as a means of invading the minds of others. Using the same steroids that Dedede frequently used, Wart equipped Dedede's hammer. When pestered by Fryguy about those with PSI abilities, Wart implies that he owns psychic Pokemon. Wart then flies off to conquer Hyrule.

After destroying several villages and amassing a decently-sized army, Wart decides to sack Castle Town, knowing it to be the easiest way to gain the power required to complete his search for the Wind Fish. Not only could Wart be crowned King of Hyrule, he could also hold the royal family hostage and lure Link into a trap, thus eliminating further threats to his rule.

Wart, known in Hyrule as the singer Mamu, is reported on by Vic Video, who interviews Link upon his arrival. Meanwhile, the villainous amphibian finally breaches the throne room and incapacitates King Harkinian. After sending a message to bait Zelda into coming to Hyrule Castle, Wart engages in battle with the CD-i counterparts of the Mario Brothers.

After defeating the CD-i Bros. offscreen, Wart's ascension is delayed further by Vic Video, who confronts him right before taking the throne. Once again dueling offscreen, Vic and the CD-i Bros. are expelled from the castle. With the Harkinian dynasty finally overthrown, Wart begins centralizing his power over his new nation. The Hyrulean intelligence agency reveals to their new King that Wario has been detected as a potential claimant to the throne of Alexandria.

Wart decides to take advantage of this turn of events, and leaves the management of Hyrule in the hands of now-General Mouser. Upon arrival, he and the Alexandrian ambassador discuss Wario's possible legitimacy. As tensions rise, Wart explains his possible backstory, leading to the alliance between the House of Mamu and Alexandria to be established.

Wart eventually bargains his way into staying overnight. As he leaves for the guest room, the Alexandrian King summons the infamous ShyHo to cast Protect on him in case of emergency. For those unaware, "Protect" is one of Lucca's Techs in *Chrono Trigger*. While in his room, Wart summons his previously-unseen golden spear, and uses it to infiltrate the mind of Bowser Jr., setting his plans into motion.

Having warned the King of the upcoming Koopa invasion he secretly initiated, Wart begins pestering the King into allowing him and Wario to "protect" his daughter. Meanwhile, Mouser has completely lost control over Hyrule. Fortunately, Tryclyde had concocted a plan involving Dedede to retake the throne of Hyrule.

After interplanetary missiles were fired at Bowser's Galaxy Generator, the Koopa Troop finally makes it to Alexandria and begins their invasion, with the infantry assault led by the Elite Trio, Private Goomp, Sergeant Guy, and Corporal Paraplonk. After the Alexandrians use a "holy laser", the Elite Trio are rescued by Ludwig von Koopa, who isn't exactly a fan of his allies.

The battle wages on, with robots (I thought this was some kind of medieval fantasy world?) attacking Ludwig's mass-produced Clown Car and causing it to crash into Wart's bedroom. Wart, knowing the possible benefits of this, does nothing and runs off to find Wario. Meanwhile, the rest of the Koopa Troop retreats, leaving the King of Alexandria with a false sense of security.

It is then that ShyHo, previously thought to be just a servant of the King, is revealed to be his superior; the Emperor of Gaia. ShyHo steps down from this position immediately, however, and decides to continue work as Director of the Maverick Hunters. While that since-retconned arc involving Axl and the Time Skimmer gets put into motion, Sigma becomes Gaian Emperor.

With the Koopas defeated, Wart's plan is in serious jeopardy. However, Sigma is more than willing to help his fellow villain. Meanwhile, Bowser takes his fleet to Hyrule to meet with Ganondorf, an old chum of his. Before the Time Skimmer business is started, the Maverick Hunters decide to take out Sigma on Alexandria, because thanks to ShyHo, they're aware of *Final Fantasy* being a thing.

When Ludwig and the Elite Trio awake, Wart makes a deal with them that could possibly give him complete power. As Sigma threatens the King into rebuilding his Maverick army, Wart begins using Wario for his schemes. It's just that Wart's schemes involve marrying Wario, and obviously Wario objects. It's then that the Maverick Hunters arrive, triggering yet another battle.

As Maverick Hunter drama enrages behind the scenes (involving ShyHo's "Nova Weapon" which comes back to bite him in the ass later), Sigma surrounds and captures the Maverick Hunters, however Axl escapes to do his evil shenanigans that we all remember so fondly.

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## Basic Summary II: Insert Pizza Pun Here

Unexpectedly, on 28 June 2021, AwdryFan decided to conclude *Wart's Conquest* in *Boo's Pizza II.*

Between Hyrule and Holodrum, Wart continues to chase the Wind Fish. His plans, however, are interrupted by Cayde. A battle begins in the skies, as Pinky and the Brain get involved for some reason. Tryclyde is pushed aside as Wart's top general, Mouser, arrives to inform Wart of a mutiny initiated by Private Goomp, Corporal Paraplonk, and Sergeant Guy.

Wart and Cayde finally confront each other face-to-face, however Wart does not take the threat seriously. Mouser then betrays Wart, with Cayde instructing him to distract the despot while she sabotaged the engine room. However, Wart, having a one-way psychic link with Mouser, sees through this, and executes him by using him as bait for the Wind Fish. Before Wart can deal the finishing blow, however, he is distracted by Daggertooth, causing him to miss his opportunity.

Daggertooth confronts Pirate Goomba, who is a Pirate Goomba. Pirate Goomba allows Daggertooth to sneak aboard the airship, as he knows something's awry. The alpha wolf stumbles upon Clawgrip, who rebelliously directs him to the engine room, where Wart awaits. Wart, hidden, attempts to deceive Daggertooth into attacking Cayde, however this only half works, as Wart has a knife thrown at him.

The resourceful Cayde jams a lead pipe into the engine, causing everything to go haywire. Wart realizes that no one will survive this encounter, and so he opens the hatch in the floor that leads directly down to, well, the ground. This doesn't work, as both Daggertooth and Cayde manage to make it across. Wart, with few options, begs for mercy, Captain Hook-style. However, when his enemies begin to show fear, Wart relishes in the anxiety.

With that "If my fate is to die, I must simply laugh!" mentality, Wart aims his spear at his enemies with the intent to use them as live bait in the same manner as Mouser. Daggertooth leaps willingly, attempting to warn the Wind Fish of the danger. The Wind Fish, smarter than it appears, watches the action with interest. Wart gloats to Cayde, saying that he hopes her adoptive parents learn of her demise by his hand, causing her to lash out and knock both of them out of the airship.

While Daggertooth lands safely, Wart and Cayde's fates are not as certain. Cayde lets slip that her Koopa caretakers were murdered by Wart during his takeover, which Wart was unaware of (for him, it was Tuesday). Wart is very pleased, and simply laughs at Cayde's tragedy. As Cayde tells Wart that she wishes for him to drown, Wart proclaims that he wishes for her to be consumed by the Wind Fish, as originally planned. Both are then devoured, because Wart tempted fate.

While Cayde miraculously survived due to blowhole, Wart and Mouser are confirmed dead. Mart, puppet ruler of the Koopa Kingdom, immediately senses this and goes mad. The Pirate Goombas escape, as do the remaining Koopa forces, no longer under Wart's control. However, the fall of the Empire of Mamu would lead to several problems that no one could have anticipated, such as Plan E, Lemmy Koopa, et cetera.

## Trivia

* Sergeant Guy's line, "Ours... was a short youth!" was directly lifted from *Chrono Trigger.*

## References

1. ↑ https://zeldadungeon.net/forum/threads/boos-pizza-ii-tentative-title.69891/post-1290117
2. ↑ https://zeldadungeon.net/forum/threads/boos-pizza-ii-new-funky-mode.69891/page-11#post-1290117
3. ↑ https://zeldadungeon.net/forum/threads/boos-pizza-ii-new-funky-mode.69891/post-1290812