A Bittersweet Reunion (Ludwig/Bowser)

[Lemmy Koopa]

The Paratroopa hurriedly returned to Ludwig in the room where he saw him last and eventually spotted him as he stated,"The King wishes to see you immediately,"

Ludwig sighed before he took his eyes off a painting he was looking at and eventually replied,"Very well, let's hurry onwards,"

The moment that he walked over to the Paratroopa, they went onwards towards the main throneroom down the hallway in silence. No word was spoken between the two and it was evident given the look on Ludwig's stern face. Granted that a part of him held back but the other half wants to unleash all that pent up anger and frustration towards his Father.

He was at a very unstable situation and it would be better off if the other kept silent as this was a time of confrontation.

Before long, the duo had arrived at the massive doors of the main throneroom and there was a knock that echoed through the doors as Ludwig carefully knocked on it.

Eventually, the doors opened to the main throneroom, revealing the interior of the room which also revealed the Koopa King on his throne. As the duo walked in, Ludwig's mind was filled with scolding words and distaste that he wants to bring forth to his own Father and once inside the room, the doors closed behind the duo as the Koopa servants went to work.

For the first moments of the reunion, Bowser and Ludwig exchanged long glares with each other before Bowser broke the silence as he replied,"Ludwig, it has been some time since I had last seen you around. So how are your siblings doing?"

Ludwig breathed in and sighed before clearing his throat as he explained,"Your recent disappearance has caused an uproar among them especially with Bowser Jr. to which I know that you care about the most out of the rest of us,"

Oh boy, he's bringing that into this..again.

Bowser countered,"I care about all of you children the same. Not one child is above the rest, you should know that by now,"

The blunette's eyes narrowed as he questioned,"Then tell me this Father. Why is he the Heir? You know all too well that I am the eldest of my siblings yet you chose him above the rest of us. You know you spend your time spoiling the little brat to the core,"

Bowser's patience was wearing thin with Ludwig pinning him responsible as his claws were tapping impatiently against the throne. Granted that Ludwig is the most brightest of the siblings, he gravely disliked it when his attitude takes play.

With a stern look at his eldest, he warned,"Ludwig, I am not going to have this argument with you. We have other issues to handle with especially when there are outsiders that are trespassing on our lands and I will need your help as well,"

Ludwig scoffed. He knew that his Father would pull up the ignore card against him as always when it came to sensitive topics such as this. Such a petty attempt as always, but even so, he had to obey as he continued,"Hmph, I see where you are going with this. However, if anything, don't forget the matter of locating the rest of the siblings which is something that I will do,"

"That too," nodded Bowser as he calmed down a bit. "However, I want to bring up something; one of the Mario Brothers has been spotted and you know what to do with him. I will expect for you and your siblings to take him down. Do you understand?"

As much as he didn't want to take to defeat, the blunette had no other choice as much as he wants to rebel to which he had did numerous times before. Boy, did that turn out spectacularly well!

With a sigh, he replied,"Yes Father. I understand clearly on what is going on,"

With Ludwig calming himself, Bowser calmed down more as well but was still cautious. He had always be on his toes with his eldest, knowing his rivalry with Bowser Jr. Those two always fought the most out of the siblings and he finds it something that they need to stop. After all, he will need all of the Koopalings to get their act together if they are to do big things for the time being.

"So did you had trouble on your way over?" asked Bowser as he was curious.

The blunette crossed his arms as he replied,"The only problems were from my times in Camelot and through the forest. However, I did come across someone that assisted me with my troubles. Despite of that, I am rather tired out since it has been a long way to get here,"

Bowser suggested,"Well, if you plan to go out again, make sure you rest up in your room for awhile. I don't want you to be lugging off from being tired out while you are doing your duties,"

Hopefully, the sound of Ludwig playing on his piano would calm the blunette's nerves enough to be in his musical fantasy world or atleast after he gets some rest, even from a distance, Ludwig did look sleepy.

"This Castle isn't as different like the one at home so you should be familiar with where your room is located. Now, that's all I have to say for now. If anything new comes up, I will expect for you to report it to me,"

The blunette nodded as he replied,"Yes Father,"

Just like that, it didn't take long for the blunette to leave the throne room and the Paratroopa that accompanied him behind as the Paratroopa said,"I'm glad that a fight didn't break out,"

Bowser sighed in relief as he replied,"As much Ludwig can be difficult to handle, I want him to get along with Jr. somehow without a fight for once. If we are to make it in this struggle, the Koopa Kingdom will need as much help as it can to thrive. After all, we can't have those mustachio-ed plumbers running around in bouts and that counts for their allies as well. They need to be stomped out!"