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…