**Chapter 1: "The Sinister Scheme of Link-astrophe Unfolds"**

In the opulent mansion of Sir Lionel Frost and Adalina Fortnite, a sense of unease settled over the lavish halls like a shroud. Unbeknownst to the residents, a diabolical mind had been weaving a sinister plot, fueled by an unquenchable thirst for chaos and domination. The mastermind behind this mayhem was none other than the infamous and detestable, Reginald P. Bottomsworth III, a man so malevolent that his very presence seemed to curdle milk at a hundred paces. As the clock struck midnight, Reginald's henchmen, a motley crew of nefarious characters, burst through the mansion's grand entrance, their footsteps echoing through the halls like a chorus of doom. Sir Lionel Frost and Adalina Fortnite, oblivious to the danger lurking in the shadows, slumbered peacefully in their chambers. The henchmen, donning black tactical gear and masks, moved with military precision, their leader, a hulking brute named Grimjack, barking orders as they fanned out to secure the premises. Reginald, resplendent in a tailored black suit, complete with a crimson tie and a diamond-encrusted pinky ring, smiled with satisfaction as he surveyed the mansion's layout on a large screen. "Ah, yes... the Links. All of them. In one convenient location. It's almost... too easy," Reginald crooned, his voice dripping with malice. "Grimjack, ensure that our... guests are properly secured. We have a long day ahead of us, and I have a certain... fondness for dramatic entrances." As the henchmen closed in on their targets, Reginald's thoughts turned to the infamous Links he sought to capture: Link from Hyrule, the legendary Hero of Time; Link from the Phantom Hourglass, the swashbuckling pirate; and, of course, Link from the land of Termina, the Skull Kid's alter ego. But most pertinently, his attention was focused on the Link that was currently residing in the mansion. A cold, mirthless chuckle escaped Reginald's lips as he contemplated the impending mayhem. Sir Lionel Frost and Adalina Fortnite were about to become his pawns in a game of global manipulation. The world would soon tremble at the mention of his name: Reginald P. Bottomsworth III, the mastermind behind the most dastardly scheme the world had ever known. Meanwhile, in the Mushroom Kingdom, the Mario Brothers were enjoying a quiet evening, listening to the radio broadcast of the day's events. "It's-a me, Mario! And my brother Luigi, here. We're-a listening to the news, and it sounds like there's-a been a kidnapping spree. Princess Peach is-a shaken, but unharmed. And it seems that Link, the Hero of Hyrule, has been taken," Luigi exclaimed, his mustache twitching with concern. Mario's eyes narrowed. "That sounds like a job for the Super Mario Brothers! We have to-a act fast, bro!" The brothers exchanged a resolute glance, their iconic red caps and blue overalls at the ready. Little did they know that their quest would soon entwine with that of Sir Lionel Frost, Adalina Fortnite, and the Links, setting off a chain reaction that would shake the foundations of their worlds. As the Mario Brothers prepared to embark on their perilous journey, Reginald's maniacal laughter echoed through the shadows, foreshadowing a catastrophe of epic proportions. The fate of the Links, and the world, hung precariously in the balance. The stage was set for a showdown of monumental proportions. But where would the Mario Brothers start their search?