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* CowardlyLion: Koops.

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* CowardlyLion: Koops.Koops like in the games, though he grows out of this over the course of the fic.



* DisneyDeath: [[spoiler: Vivian.]]
* DisneyVillainDeath: [[spoiler:Beldam, in her true form.]]

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* DisneyDeath: [[spoiler: Vivian.Vivian at the hands of Koops. She later gets revived following the climax.]]
* DisneyVillainDeath: [[spoiler:Beldam, in her true form.form, being thrown into a pit by the remaining partners during the final battle.]]


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** [[spoiler:Subverted with Mrs. Mowz. She ''really'' is the same Boo of legend with UnfinishedBusiness, taking up a disguise to continue her task. She disappears following Bedlam's defeat, her tasks finished.]]
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''Better Off Alone'' is a ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'' fanfic by PerfectPinkWater (formerly The Great Chicken Miasma). It started off as a simple one-shot story, but ended up growing into something totally epic!

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''Better Off Alone'' is a ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'' fanfic by PerfectPinkWater [=PerfectPinkWater=] (formerly The Great Chicken Miasma). It started off as a simple one-shot story, but ended up growing into something totally epic!



It can be found [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2356265/1/Better-Off-Alone here]]. The sequel has been deleted from PerfectPinkWater's FanFiction account; for posterity, the original link will remain [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4122522/1/Better_Off_Alone_II_Hope_Faith here]].

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It can be found [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2356265/1/Better-Off-Alone here]]. The sequel has been deleted from PerfectPinkWater's [=PerfectPinkWater's=] FanFiction account; for posterity, the original link will remain [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4122522/1/Better_Off_Alone_II_Hope_Faith here]].
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Updated page intro; the sequel no longer exists as far as I know but details pertaining to it should be kept on the page for posterity's sake


''Better Off Alone'' is a ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'' fanfic by The Great Chicken Miasma. It started off as a simple one-shot story, but ended up growing into something totally epic!

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''Better Off Alone'' is a ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'' fanfic by PerfectPinkWater (formerly The Great Chicken Miasma.Miasma). It started off as a simple one-shot story, but ended up growing into something totally epic!



Vivian eventually decides to join the party, and as secrets are exposed, realtionships are forged and dark intentions are revealed, she finds the strength to take care of herself and moves on with her life.

It can be found [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2356265/1/Better-Off-Alone here]]. The sequel is [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4122522/1/Better_Off_Alone_II_Hope_Faith here]].

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Vivian eventually decides to join the party, and as secrets are exposed, realtionships relationships are forged and dark intentions are revealed, she finds the strength to take care of herself and moves on with her life.

It can be found [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2356265/1/Better-Off-Alone here]]. The sequel is has been deleted from PerfectPinkWater's FanFiction account; for posterity, the original link will remain [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4122522/1/Better_Off_Alone_II_Hope_Faith here]].

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* HappilyMarried: As the sequel shows, Koops and Vivian are both still very much in love with each other well into their married life. Koops even notes that if he starts thinking about her during work, that tends to mean he's getting very little done that day.



* RidiculouslySuccessfulFutureSelf: The sequel, which takes place in the future, shows that Koops has become mayor of Petalburg [[spoiler: and is married to Vivian.]]

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* RidiculouslySuccessfulFutureSelf: The sequel, which takes place in the future, shows that Koops has become mayor of Petalburg [[spoiler: and Petalburg, is married to Vivian.]]Vivian, and has two daughters.
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''Better Off Alone'' is a Mario fanfic by The Great Chicken Miasma. It started off as a simple one-shot story, but ended up growing into something totally epic!

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''Better Off Alone'' is a Mario ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'' fanfic by The Great Chicken Miasma. It started off as a simple one-shot story, but ended up growing into something totally epic!



It can be found [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2356265/1/Better-Off-Alone here]]. The sequel is [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4122522/1/Better_Off_Alone_II_Hope_Faith here]]. The sequel is still in progress and appeared to be a DeadFic, but the author has confirmed they will continue it eventually.

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It can be found [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2356265/1/Better-Off-Alone here]]. The sequel is [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4122522/1/Better_Off_Alone_II_Hope_Faith here]]. The sequel is still in progress and appeared to be a DeadFic, but the author has confirmed they will continue it eventually.
here]].






!Better Off Alone provides examples of:
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!Better !!Better Off Alone provides examples of:
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* BerserkButton: [[spoiler: Koops flies into a huge rage when Vivian is killed.]]
--> [[spoiler: '''"YOU DON'T DESERVE TO LIVE!"''']]

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* BerserkButton: BerserkButton:
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[[spoiler: Koops flies into a huge rage when Vivian is killed.]]
--> ---> [[spoiler: '''"YOU DON'T DESERVE TO LIVE!"''']]



* [[spoiler: DisneyVillainDeath: Beldam, in her true form.]]
* [[spoiler: FamousAncestor: Koops, Goombella, and Waffles all have famous ones, them being the Stalwart Koopa, the Wise Goomba, and Nero the Yoshi of the Four Heroes (though Nero is an original character).]]

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* [[spoiler: DisneyVillainDeath: Beldam, [[spoiler:Beldam, in her true form.]]
* [[spoiler: FamousAncestor: Koops, [[spoiler:Koops, Goombella, and Waffles all have famous ones, them being the Stalwart Koopa, the Wise Goomba, and Nero the Yoshi of the Four Heroes (though Nero is an original character).]]



* [[spoiler: HeroicSacrifice: Vivian. She gets better.]]

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* [[spoiler: HeroicSacrifice: Vivian.[[spoiler:Vivian. She gets better.]]



* RedOniBlueOni: Waffles is the red. ''Everyone else in the group'' is the blue.

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* RedOniBlueOni: RedOniBlueOni:
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Waffles is the red. ''Everyone else in the group'' is the blue.
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** [[spoiler: In the Four Heroes arc, Goombertha is lampshaded at this when Kevin and Nero get into a fight and Aaron walks in [[{{CrowningMomentOfFunny}} covered in bird feathers.]]]]

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** [[spoiler: In the Four Heroes arc, Goombertha is lampshaded at this when Kevin and Nero get into a fight and Aaron walks in [[{{CrowningMomentOfFunny}} [[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments covered in bird feathers.]]]]
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* CharacterDevelopment: Koops goes from an unsure, scared Koopa (just like in the game) to possibly the biggest BadAss in the series. Vivian goes from timid and [[{{ApologisesALot}} constantly apologising]] to cheerful and pleasant. The latter is even lampshaded.

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* CharacterDevelopment: Koops goes from an unsure, scared Koopa (just like in the game) to possibly the biggest BadAss badass in the series. Vivian goes from timid and [[{{ApologisesALot}} constantly apologising]] to cheerful and pleasant. The latter is even lampshaded.
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It can be found [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2356265/1/bBetter_b_bOff_b_bAlone_b here]]. The sequel is [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4122522/1/Better_Off_Alone_II_Hope_Faith here]]. The sequel is still in progress and appeared to be a DeadFic, but the author has confirmed they will continue it eventually.

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It can be found [[http://www.[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2356265/1/bBetter_b_bOff_b_bAlone_b net/s/2356265/1/Better-Off-Alone here]]. The sequel is [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4122522/1/Better_Off_Alone_II_Hope_Faith here]]. The sequel is still in progress and appeared to be a DeadFic, but the author has confirmed they will continue it eventually.

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* HeadbuttingHeroes: Goombella and Ms. Mowz, though Goombella headbutts a bit more.
** Goombella also seems to be this with Waffles.

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* HeadbuttingHeroes: Goombella and Ms. Mowz, though Goombella headbutts a bit more.
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more. Goombella also seems to be this with Waffles.



** JerkWithAHeartOfGold
* KickTheDog: '''Big time!''' [[spoiler: Koops, who has loved Vivian for the entire arc, has to ''kill her'' to defeat Beldam. Don't worry, she gets better.]]



* OutOfCharacterMoment: [[spoiler: Cheerful, often-timid Koops explodes with rage and [[{{LetsGetDangerous}} absolutely slaughters Beldam]] when Vivian dies.]]

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* OutOfCharacterMoment: OOCIsSeriousBusiness: [[spoiler: Cheerful, often-timid Koops explodes with rage and [[{{LetsGetDangerous}} absolutely slaughters Beldam]] when Vivian dies.]]


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* ShootTheDog: [[spoiler: Koops, who has loved Vivian for the entire arc, has to ''kill her'' to defeat Beldam. Don't worry, she gets better.]]
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->''[[{{TearJerker}} "As much as she didn't]] [[{{TheWoobie}} want to admit it,]] [[{{BlatantLies}} she was always]] [[{{TitleDrop}} better off alone..."]]''

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->''[[{{TearJerker}} "As ->''"As much as she didn't]] [[{{TheWoobie}} didn't want to admit it,]] [[{{BlatantLies}} it, she was always]] [[{{TitleDrop}} always better off alone..."]]''
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** Don't you ''ever'' do ''anything'' to hurt or upset Vivian! [[hottip:*: As a baby]] [[spoiler: [[{{MamaBear}} Lillian]]]] [[{{MamaBear}} will make you PAY.]]

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** Don't you ''ever'' do ''anything'' to hurt or upset Vivian! [[hottip:*: As [[note]]As a baby]] baby[[/note]] [[spoiler: [[{{MamaBear}} [[MamaBear Lillian]]]] [[{{MamaBear}} will make you PAY.]]



* BigEater: [[{{MeaningfulName}} Waffles.]]

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* BigEater: [[{{MeaningfulName}} [[MeaningfulName Waffles.]]
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* [[spoiler: HeroicSacrifice: Vivian. [[{{IGotBetter}} She gets better.]]]]

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* [[spoiler: HeroicSacrifice: Vivian. [[{{IGotBetter}} She gets better.]]]]]]



* KickTheDog: '''Big time!''' [[spoiler: Koops, who has loved Vivian for the entire arc, has to ''kill her'' to defeat Beldam. Don't worry, [[{{IGotBetter}} she gets better.]]]]

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* KickTheDog: '''Big time!''' [[spoiler: Koops, who has loved Vivian for the entire arc, has to ''kill her'' to defeat Beldam. Don't worry, [[{{IGotBetter}} she gets better.]]]]]]

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