Welcome to my first Mario fanfiction, and second fanfiction written. I write this story years ago and decided to add a few minor changes. To those that have favorited this story, thank you for your support. To those just starting out, I hope enjoy the dramatic test of love and friendship that is about to unfold.

This story was inspired by my best friend MarioPwnsYou4Life. Without this person helping me along and pushing for updates, MLS would have never been possible. Thank you the most.

Enjoy.

Chapter 1:

It was another beautiful day in Mushroom Kingdom. The trees had begun to bloom and the sweet smell of fresh flowers filled the crisp summer air. As the leaves swayed in the soft breeze our favorite little plumber was on a walk with a certain princess. The little Italian looked up at the princess and his breath was taken away at the sight of her golden hair gently flowing in the breeze. The sun's warm light reflected off of her smooth white skin making her glow like an angel. Mario blushed in awe at the sight of her seemingly other worldly beauty. She turned and looked down at him and the sound of her heavenly voice sent chills down his spine.

"Are you enjoying your walk?" she asked.

It took a moment for him to answer.

"Yes princess" he responded.

At the sight of her warm smile he nearly melted where he stood. She let out a short giggle when she noticed how red Mario looked. As they approached a path of flowers, Peach asked if Mario would like to take a brake. He stared at her for a few seconds before giving a slight nod. They took a seat under one of the many shady trees. They sat there enjoying the warm summer breeze. Peach looked over and saw how Mario seemed to be staring into nothing. Out of concern she asked him "Are you okay?" Mario remained still as a statue and continued looking out into space. When she received no answer, she began to get worried. She placed a hand on his shoulder and gave Mario a small shake. She asked once more if he was okay. Mario slowly raised his arm and pointed straight ahead. Peach turned her head to see where he was pointing. There sitting on one of the flowers was a small yellow butterfly. Now at last, Mario spoke.

"It's a butterfly!" he exclaimed startling Peach.

"W-What?" she asked stunned.

Mario sprang up and began chasing after the small insect. A smile graced the princess' pink lips and she let out a small laugh as the butterfly landed Mario's large round nose. Mario seemed dazzled by the small creature. He sat perfectly still as he didn't want to disturb the butterfly. A few moments later it spread its wings and flew away until it was out of sight. The plumber stood up and walked back over to his princess. As he sat down, Peach stared at him with serious yet loving eyes. He asked if everything was okay. The pink princess took a deep breath and asked a very serious question.

"Mario, do you love me?"

He looked up at her with a surprised look on his face.

"Of course I do Princess. You mean the world to me" he answered.

"I mean REALLY love me?"

He looked at her with quizzical eyes.

"Why are you asking all of a sudden?"

She looked at her lap before responding.

"It's just…when Daisy was over the other day I noticed how you were staring at her" Peach trailed off.

Mario felt sweat forming on his forehead. It's true he was breath taken by the Sarasaland princess. But all and all he loved Peach more than anything. He looked over at Peach and saw how sad she looked. He let out a sigh and chose his words carefully.

"Peachy, I didn't mean to make you feel that way. I promise you're the only one I love."

She looked at him with hopeful eyes. "You really mean it?" she asked, wiping the tears from her crystal blue eyes.

"You know I do princess." he took her hand into his own and gave her a reassuring look. His own bright blue eyes met with hers and a soft smile appeared on his round face. Peach could help but smile back at him and take his hand, which was currently caressing hers.

"Thank you." She said to him in a soft, gentle voice. "I'm sorry I doubted you." she apologized. Mario felt bad for making the one he loves suffer this way.

"It's okay. Let's continue our walk." and with all said they continued down the path. Birds could be heard all around them, singing their soft songs. Not having said anything in a while Peach turned to Mario and started a conversation. "It's rather warm out, don't you think?" she asked, fanning herself with one hand, holding her umbrella in the other. When Mario looked at her she batted her eyes in a loving manor. "Y-yes." he stuttered. "It is getting a bit hot out." Mario felt his face heating up he was blushing so hard. He pulled at his shirt collar as an attempt to cool down with no avail. By now he realized he must look like a tomato with how hot his face felt. The walk went on for a few hours still in silence. The sky faded into a fiery red as the sun set. The princess and the plumber eventually came to a cliff overlooking the entire kingdom. Both Mario and Peach were dazzled by the view of the lights as the sky faded into the blackness of night. Feeling tired, Mario suggested they rest. They took a seat near the edge of the cliff and watched the stars slowly appear in the sky. Seeing her kingdom lit up so beautifully in the night, the princess gasped in amazement. She covered her mouth with both hands and finally spoke up.

"Oh Mario, I've never seen the kingdom like this! It's so beautiful!"

A wide smile graced across Mario's chubby face. He was glad to see Peach so happy. As the moon rose it seemed to light up the sky as the kingdom lit the ground. The moon was round and full this night. To Mario, all it did was compliment the beauty of the Princess. The dim light reflected off her creamy white skin and glistened in her bright crystal blue eyes. A small gust of wind suddenly caused a bunch of fireflies to fill the air. As the light from the bugs twirled around them, Mario felt a slight pressure on his shoulder. He looked over and saw Peach resting her head on his shoulder. She let out a sigh and said "Isn't this perfect?"

Slightly confused he asked "Perfect for wha-" but before he could finish Peach gave him the biggest surprise of his life. When his sense returned and he figured out what was going on around him Peach had pressed her pink lips against his in a passionate kiss. He put his arms around her thin shoulders and pushed her closer, deepening the kiss. In those few moments of their lives would be remembered for the rest of there lives. To them nothing else mattered, for now all they needed was each other.

And so begins our story. A story that will test the bonds of love and friendship, brotherhood and alliances.

Will there be tension among our heroes? Yes. Will they come out the same people as they went in? That is for the tale to tell.

Thank you readers and followers! The rest of the story awaits.

Enjoy.