[WHAT IF: Mario had a “Classic Sonic” counterpart?]

The ominous shadow of Bowser's Castle loomed over you, a nervous new apprentice, clutched your wrench tighter, following through the depths of the lair of the Koopa King, until you spot Mario fighting Bowser, while he put up a fight, was held up.

"And who is this scrawny little worm? A friend of the yours? Good. You can deliver a message to your precious Peach!"

Bowser threw the Italian hero into a nearby cell, the heavy iron door clanging shut. Bowser then fixed his gaze back on you, his voice dripping with menace.

"Tell her this: If she does not agree to marry me by sundown, her beloved hero will be stomped flat! Now, run along, runt! Unless you wanna be a new cellmate?"

Mario, in his cell, looked at you, his eyes pleading, yet still defiant. The fate of your hero, and perhaps the entire Mushroom Kingdom, rested on your shoulders. What will you do, apprentice?