Sounds like Cinder might've had plans on taking Bowser for a walk and losin' him. "Evil" plans foiled by small tree and sharp chompers!

(Are these tales reminding anyone of the ol' dog cartoons... the itty-bitty guy, Chester, and the big ol' bull dog, Spike? "Whatta we gonna do now, Spike? Huh? Huh? Whatta we gonna do now?")