Darkness

By 1-up Boo

Prologue

Two purple Yoshis in black robes are traveling quickly through a dark forest.

Yoshi: Are they still chasing us?

Yoshi2: I don’t *pant* know, Scara.

A loud, metal stomping sound is heard getting louder by the second as it approaches them.

Scara: Oh no… RUN! Run, Zash!

Zash: I can’t… So tired…

Zash begins drastically slowing and then falls to the ground.

Scara: NO!

Scara runs to Zash’s side.

Zash: I… can’t…  Go on… without me…

Scara: I can’t!

Zash: No… you must… I can’t go on…

Scara: But-

The metal stomping is now very loud and near.

Scara: … Goodbye…

Zash: You can make it… Go… I’ll be… fine…

Zash becomes silent.

Scara: … Goodbye, old friend.

Scara runs from Zash, pushing his way through a bush. The metal stomping sound stops briefly as Zash’s voice is muffled.

Scara: Urgh!

Scara trips over a rock and quickly stumbles up, struggling to continue.

???: Come to us!

Scara:  Never…

Scara jumps over many rocks, pushes through many bushes, and whizzes by many trees, slowly escaping his pursuers; but he is getting very weak and tired.

Scara: Errrgh… I can make it!

Scara sprints until he halts next to a deep river…

Scara: …

Scara creates a mystical mist in his hands and quickly freezes a pathway across the river.

Scara: *gasp* Got to *pant* hurry!

???: Come to us!

Scara glances behind him to see one of his pursuers running through a bush and halting at the river.

???: … You will be captured…

Scara: NEVER!

Scara pushes through a huge bush and runs a good long length until he stops, falling to the ground exhausted.

Scara: … I’m… free… Good thing they’re too heavy to cross the river…

Scara sighs heavily.

Scara: I’ll miss you, Zash…

Scara slowly falls asleep on the cold ground.
 

Chapter 1

In the Mushroom Kingdom at Mario’s house…

Mario: *yawn*

Mario gets out of bed and goes into the kitchen to see Luigi up.

Mario: Morning, Luigi.

Luigi: Morning, I’m making pancakes.

Mario: Yum, your specialty.

Luigi: Heh, thank you.

Mario yawns and walks outside to get the newspaper. He sees Parakarry.

Mario: Good morning, Parakarry!

Parakarry: Morning! Mail call…

Mario: Okay, thanks.

Mario takes the mail and waves to Parakarry as he flies off. Mario then walks back inside.

Luigi: Mail?

Mario: Yeah… How’d you know?

Luigi: Heard Parakarry. What is it this time, MORE bills?

Mario and Luigi both softly laugh and Mario opens the mail.

Mario: You were right, tons of bills… but what’s this?

Mario grabs a decorated envelope in the mail stack and opens it.

Dear Mario,

As you know, tomorrow is my birthday. I am throwing a wonderful party tomorrow at 5:00. I hope to see you there, hopefully nothing will go wrong.

Sincerely, Peach

Mario: Umm…

Luigi: Yes?

Mario: Tomorrow is Peach’s birthday…

Luigi: Yay!

Mario: But… I forgot to get her a present…

Luigi: Oh… Well you still have one day, just go shopping quick and find something nice.

Mario: But what should I get her?

Luigi: Don’t ask me for any ideas, you’re going to have a figure that out yourself.

Mario: Dang.

Mario ponders for a moment…

Mario: Well… I’ll go shopping later, ‘cause I’m hungry.

Luigi: Heh, go get out of your pajamas and then we can eat.

Mario goes off to his room and comes back dressed.

Mario: There… Let’s begin.

Luigi: All right.

Mario and Luigi sit down to eat…
 

Chapter 2

Mario is browsing through the jewelry section in a store.

Mario: Got to get her something very special this time…

Mario notices Toadette.

Mario: Hey there, Toadette.

Toadette jumps and turns to see Mario.

Toadette: Oh, hi there Mario!

Mario notices a wonderful aqua necklace Toadette is wearing.

Mario: Woah…

Toadette: Yes?

Mario: Where did you get that necklace?

Toadette: Huh? Oh, Toad gave it to me Christmas, isn’t it wonderful?

Mario: Yeah… um… Do you know where he got it?

Toadette puts her hands on her hips.

Toadette: Your going to get one for Peach, aren’t you?

Mario: Um… Yeah.

Toadette chuckles softly.

Toadette: Well, I don’t know. You can ask Toad if you must.

Mario: Maybe… See ya.

Toadette waves to Mario and walks away. Aas soon as she is out of sight Mario runs out of the store to Toad’s house.

About 30 minutes later…

*knock knock*

Toad: Hm?

Toad opens the door to see Mario panting…

Toad: … Hello Mario… May I help you?

Mario: Yes, could you tell me where you got Toadette that aqua necklace?

Toad: (rolling eyes and grinning) Are you getting one for Peach?

Mario: Well… yeah. It looked so perfect.

Toad: I got it at a special shop called Jewel Wonders.

Mario: Okay, thanks!

Mario runs off.

Toad: You… too?

A few minutes later Mario runs by his house and sees Luigi whistling and watering his mini-garden.

Luigi: Hi.

Mario: Can’t talk, found the perfect gift for Peach.

Luigi: Okay?

Mario continues until he reaches Jewel Wonders.

Mario: Looks fancy.

Mario enters to see many jewels, necklaces, gems, and other shiny things.

Mario: Woah, there it is!

Mario finds the aqua necklace and notices there is a variety of colors.

Mario: Pink one, perfect.

Mario runs to the cashier and places the necklace on the table.

Mario: How much?

Cashier: For that? 350 coins.

Mario: Three-three-three hundred fifty coins?!

Cashier: I know it’s expensive… Getting it still?

Mario hesitates for about a minute, then nods.

Mario: Okay.

Mario pays and runs back to his house with the wonderful pink necklace.

Luigi: Hello again.

Mario holds up the necklace.

Luigi: NICE!

Mario: Yup, hope she’ll like it. It cost a LOT.

Luigi: *sigh* How much?

Mario: 350 coins.

Luigi: Yikes.

Mario: It should be worth it. Well, better decide what to wear and such for the party.

Mario walks in his house.
 

Chapter 3

It is 4:50… and Mario and Luigi are now leaving for Peach’s castle.

Mario: Ready?

Luigi: Ready.

Luigi locks the door and they begin walking to Peach’s castle until they get to a long line in front of Peach’s.

Mario: Great…

Luigi: *sigh…*

A few minutes later…

Guard toad: Invitation?

Mario and Luigi hand them their invitations.

Guard Toad: You may enter.

Mario and Luigi do so and see that. well… the party looks really nice!

Mario: Wow, nicely done.

Luigi: Yeah. It’s 5:03. Wonder when she’s doing the presents.

Mario: Well, let’s just hang out in the meantime, I guess.

Mario turns around to see Kooper, and is surprised. Mario goes up to him and they begin to talk. Luigi goes to talk to Daisy. A whole hour later, a guard Toad makes an announcement.

Guard Toad: Welcome, everyone! We have many wonderful guests here! I hope you are all having a good time. Today, as you know, is Peach’s birthday! Without further ado… here is Princess Peach!

Everyone claps as Peach walks down the stairs.

Peach: Welcome, everyone!

Everyone cheers.

Guard Toad: Not to sound rude, but it’s time for presents.

Pleasant laughter is heard and most place presents on a large table while some line up to give Peach theirs directly.

Mario: I’m next…

Luigi: Don’t worry, she’ll love it.

Mario walks up and smiles as he gives Peach his present.

Peach: Thank you…

Peach opens it.

Peach: It’s… beautiful!

Peach holds the necklace to her neck and briefly hugs Mario.

Peach: Thank y-

Suddenly, a loud knocking is heard on the front door.

Peach: … No one can be this late.

Guard Toad: I’ll check it out.

The guard Toad goes and opens the door… In a few seconds he runs back with terror in his eyes.

Mario: … Huh?

A large, metal foot stomps on the castle entry. Everyone is whispering to each other with fear in their voice.

Luigi: What is it…?

Mario: I *gulp* don’t know…

A large, demonic Koopatrol walks slowly into the castle.

Everyone: …

???: … Prepare… to perish…

Read on!


 
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