Editing Mario (section)

====''Super Mario Bros. 3''====
[[File:Sea Side.jpg|thumb|Artwork for [[Frog Mario]] swimming through a sea of enemies]]
With the Mushroom Kingdom now completely free of Bowser's tyranny, the land had now finally returned to peace. However, during the events of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', ''[[Super Mario All Stars]]'', and ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', the seven lands in the Mushroom World were being attacked by Bowser's [[Koopalings]]. The Koopa king had commanded them to make mischief in the Mushroom World. The seven Koopalings each went to one of the seven lands of the Mushroom Kingdom and attacked their [[Mushroom Kings|kings]]. Stealing the kings' royal [[Magic Wand]]s, they transformed each of the kings into an animal.<ref name="SMB3story">''Super Mario Bros. 3'' instruction booklet. "Story" section. Page 5.</ref> The king of [[Grass Land|Grass Land's]] Toad assistant quickly reported [[Larry Koopa|Larry Koopa's]] attack to Princess Peach.

Hearing of the Mushroom World's dire situation, Mario and Luigi took it upon themselves to recover the magic wands and restore the kings to their original forms. Princess Peach and Toad wished them good luck as the brothers left for their next adventure.<ref name="SMB3story"/> Mario and Luigi fought their way through countless enemies in Bowser's army blocking their way to the castles in each country. Each time they reached a castle, the Koopaling controlling it would flee into his or her [[airship]]. Mario and Luigi were forced to chase the Koopaling around the world until finally raiding the Airship and defeating Bowser's minions within. After recovering each magic wand and restoring each of the seven kings, Mario and Luigi received a letter from Bowser: while the Mario Bros. were away, Bowser had kidnapped the princess and taken her to [[Bowser's Castle]] deep within the [[Dark Land]].

Mario and Luigi met with their toughest challenges yet. Bowser had prepared an expansive, modern military, complete with tanks, airships, and ships capable of withstanding the lava that flowed throughout the world. The brothers were never safe: three [[Hand Trap]]s were prepared to pull them into dangerous areas where they faced multitudes of enemies and hazards. Finally, they reached Bowser's Castle and cornered Bowser. The king attacked by creating holes in the floor and sending out fireballs. The brothers could defeat him by using [[Hammer]]s or fireballs if they had the appropriate power-ups. However, Bowser eventually defeated himself by falling into one of his own pits. Mario and Luigi rescued Princess Peach, who joshed them, saying, "Thank you. But our princess is in another castle!... Just kidding. Ha ha ha! Bye bye!"