3 Years Ago

Mario had finally done it once again, defeated Bowser and saved Peach. Only to once again receive a small kiss on the nose. Bowser saw this and felt a tinge of sorrow for the hero. Always going through holes and hordes of enemies only to be left hanging.

He took Mario's shock as a a final chance to win Peach, so he made a dash towards her and presented a bed of flowers in the forms of mini chomp-chomp balls. Mario came to and brought out a flower of his own in the form of a fire flower power up. Both were on one knee with smiles on their face staring at Peach hoping to make a decision. Sadly she shocked them both by rejecting the flowers and their love all together.

Bowser was hurt, but okay with it. When he looked over at his rival however, he saw him shattered. Mario has been through hell and back, literally all for a spoiled princess who takes him for granted. Bowser was enraged but decided to let it be. He was about to speak to the plumber when he saw him slowly walking away, torn, broken and simply forgotten.

That day, would be the day Bowser would ever see or hear from his rival and the only person considered his best friend again. Or so he thought.

Present: Koopa Castle

"God your such a cheater!"

"Hey, it's not my fault your too easy to read old friend." Bowser and Mario were playing a game of chess with Mario winning as usual. After the event on the moon, Bowser truly thought he'd never see his best and only friend ever again, until Kemek, who Bowser calls his father, told him to get out of the castle and search for him.

It took a few weeks for Mario to open his heart back up but with a little effort from his arch enemy, he was able to smile and laugh once more. Peach hasn't called on him to do any saving or to help around the kingdom which made Bowser a little worried, but he would cross that bridge when they came to it. For now he was content in having his bud back and trying to win at least once.

After thirty more games, Bowser finally won. "Ha! I finally beat you. Jeez, who knew this game was your specialty."

"Well...now it's our specialty. You beat me, which means I have to do anything you say for a whole day, no questions asked." he smiled. Bowser skickered a little at the plumbers bright smile. It always warmed the monsters heart whenever he could see this side of Mario. They were both rivals and enemies, but sometimes they would show a side of themselves only to each other. It's how they grew so close and could depend on one another for anything.

After a warm shower and a nice meal, both friends sat down in Bowsers room on the couch by the window overlooking his city. "it's beautiful isn't it?" Bowser asked.

"Yeah, I never really took the time to see how your city is run. With saving Peach and all. It's really nice to just relax like this."

Bowser saw the sullen look in Mario's eyes and knew he had to do something. But what? There weren't a lot of things that kept Mario's attention, but maybe he could find a few.

" Hey Mario, how would you like to just hang out, go for a walk and meet the people? We could even stop by mushroom kingdom to say hi to Luigi and Daisy."

"Hmmm, sure I don't see why not. Been a while since I've been on a nice walk anyway. Yeah, why not!"

"Great I'll meet you at the front gates tomorrow morning." After the time was set, Mario headed on home while Bowser watched him from the door.

"It's truly been too long since I've seen you having so much fun." Kemek said slowly approaching his son.

Bowser turned around and faced his dad. He let out a sigh which piqued the old Koopa's interest. "Whats wrong boy? You only huff like that when you have something deep in the ol brain."

Bowser walked back to his throne and sat down. "It's just I get the feeling that he's still hurting over Peach. I mean I wish there was someway to get her back for hurting him, but I know attacking the castle and kidnapping her wouldn't do anything but start the age old cycle of good guy vs evil guy all over again. I wish there was a way to make her jealous. Ya'know? If Mario had a smoking girl of his own then maybe it would make Peach see what she's missing out on and apologize and maybe take him back as her own."

" You sure you want Mario to be with her after everything he's been through? Kemek asked. "I mean he's spent years and years protecting the kingdom and rescuing her only to receive nothing but a simple peck on the cheek or nose."

Bowser roared with popping hot fire leaving a trail across the floor. "Your right dad, but what can I do? No woman or princess for that matter will approach me." he sulked back in his throne.

Kemek knew both boys had thier hearts shattered, and he also knew they both were missing the same thing. Someone that would understand them and love them for who they were on the inside and not what they were on the outside. Bowser, on the outside was a ruthless Koopa King that demanded respect, but on the inside, he was a caring King that would sacrifice his life for his people and his son.

Mario on the other hand, on the outside was a hero willing to go above and beyond the call of duty when needed, even risking his life in the process, but inside was a man that was tired of it all. A man who wanted to settle down and be loved by someone who could understand everything he went through. Kemek knew what needed to be done but he hoped that he'd still be breathing at the end of this entire ordeal.

My king, I have an idea on how to make Peach jealous, and blow Mario away from pure shock as well."

" I'm listening. "

Kemek raised his wand and in a bright light a crown appeared. It was a different one from the one Peach and Daisy wore. This one had a little pink mushroom on top with what looked like eyes. "This is called the 'cursed power-up crown'. It gives the wearer unimaginable power, strength, and speed. Anyone who wears the crown will be that akin to a God. The only problem is that it turns the wearer into a princess."

Bowser eyes almost bulged out of his sockets at those words.

"Well that has to be the most..." he had to stop and think on this for a minute. If he did wear the crown, he would literally become and make Peach jealous, but would he be willing to become something he's not? He thought back to his friends shattered look and made his decision. He snatched the crown with lightning speed and was mere inches away from donning the headware.

"Are you sure this is what you want son? If you do this...there might be no going back."

"I lived my life without a single drop of happiness except for junior. Maybe this will backfire horribly in the end, but I have to try. Mario deserves a happy ending, and junior doesn't deserve a father who's a failure, but a mother he once lost." Browser's voice was laced with sorrow and regret. Kemek saw the light in his eyes slowly start to fade. He rushed to his son and hugged the giant beast as best he could.

"I won't ask you to reconsider, but please stop hurting yourself with thoughts from the past. We both know that what happened was out of our control, and we both know if it wasn't for Mario, you could have also lost your son. So smile and do what you deem is right. All I ask is that you promise me to take this experience seriously. This will be a trail that may not only change your appearance, but also your heart as well."

Bowser looked at his father one last time, and with a small smile, put the crown on his head. Minutes later, Kemek could hear the wails and screams from his son which almost destroyed the old koopas ears. Bowser felt his whole body being crushed and thinned out. He felt his arms grow smaller and could feel his giant legs loose their muscles. He felt weak, and he knew it was only the beginning. After what seemed like an eternity of pain a white light surrounded the beast, and Kemek almost fainted at what or rather who he was looking at.

In the place of his son was a beautiful blond copy of peach. Although the face looked exactly the same, there were some distinct features that set this version apart from the original. For one this peach had fangs for teeth, the hair was actually longer and red witch complimented his firey traits, the skin color was light brown or tan, and the clothes were that of a black dress with spiked bracelets and a collar.

"B... Bowser, is that you son?"

"Wow, why do I feel like I just got blown to pieces by 'Big Bullet Bill'?"

Kemek could only stare at the beauty before him. Bowser saw his eyes and a chill ran up his spine. "Um dad... Did it work?"

Kemek was snapped out of his thoughts by the question and only made a mirror appear in seconds. Bowser took it and nearly fell over at what he was seeing.

"T-th-this is me? Incredible!" he was jumping for joy at the transformation and in doing so, almost blew through his castle roof. The hight he was able to jump now surpassed Mario's when he had his super power up. Bowser looked at his arms and was taken back by how they were small and looked frail.

He thought back to getting even with Peach and new sensation quickly overcame the king now turned queen. Pity, hate, but most of all rage. Bowser was furious at how Peach treated Mario and vowed to burn her alive when he had the chance, how ever he had to quickly take a step back. This was new levels of anger even for him. Than a rush of longing washed over him. He was overcome with a feeling he hasn't felt since his wife died. A feeling of longing to be with someone. To his surprise though, the person who popped in his head was none other than Mario himself.

"Oh man, this is ridiculously intense. I'm starting to have second thoughts." Sadly, any attempts at changing his mind was smashed to bits everytime he thought back to his friends shattered face on the moon.

"Son, I know this is difficult to adjust to, but what will your name be in the form?"

Bowser looked to his dad and had to think hard. It would be weird to be called Bowser, while looking like a drop dead gorgeous woman. "How about... Bowsette?"

Kemek smiled. "Well then Bowsette, what are you going to do now? Do you plan on staying like that or..."

"Truthfully, I actually kinda do. I mean I'll miss my big body and strength, but I feel the power from this body and the crown making up for it. Plus... I really don't like being seen as a brute. Maybe it's time I start acting like I want to instead of how everyone sees me."

Kemek could only smile. While he had his doubts about this plan, maybe it would work out after all. His only wish is that Mario will let Bowsette be the one to end his pain.