Mario is in his house when a giant explosion appears in Toad Town. He dashes to find it, and once there see that Bowser and his 8 Koopalings attacked and kidnapped Red, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Green Toads, as well as Pink and Orange Toadettes. He runs to save the toads. In Toad Town, he finds Luigi. Luigi agrees to help and the Bros. continue. After bringing them 1000 coins, the Wario Bros. also agree to help the Mario Bros.. They save Peach and Toad from King Kaliente in Burning Fortress. The royal two agree to help. Birdo was being trampled by a Wiggler in Birdo Forest, but they save her.