The Favor
Many people see the Mushroom Kingdom as a happy peaceful kingdom. As for myself, I call this kingdom home. I don't live in a town per say, just our house. Yep, just our castle near Toad Town. It's actually named Princess Peaches Castle, you know after Princess Peach Toadstool. Just think of living in that huge castle with all of these people. One person stands out to me in particular, Toadette. Our friendship goes way back to us being babies. Although lately she has been hanging out with Toad more. I cannot blame her for wanting to spend time with her brother. They do not hang out to much because of him being Princess Peach's servant. I feel bad for the servants around here. Always fearing for their lives. Princess Peach is not the culprit to their fear. However a giant koopa is. He resides in the Dark Lands with his army of koopas. His name is Bowser and I despise him so much. Always kidnapping Princess Peach and tormenting the petrified Toads. Most times Princess Peach relies on two plumbers. Their names are Mario and Luigi. The heroes of the Mushroom Kingdom. I actually like their bravery and power. I am especially thankful for them saving Princess Peach. I often get to see them embark on their journey. I do not really know them to well. I do know that Princess Peach and Mario have a 'special' bond with each other, at least that is what Princess Peach says. She also has told me that Luigi and Daisy have the same bond. As my view as Daisy goes she is quite alright. I just do not understand why she is here instead of at her kingdom. After all, she is a princess.
Till next time,
Griffin
I closed the book which kept all of my most precious thoughts. Placing it on my nightstand I got off of my bed and put my pen down. I looked around my room to see a bed, nightstand, a mirror, closet, a door, and window. As I go to my window to look at the scenery a knock reaches my ears. Turning to the door I say to the person to come in. The door opens to reveal my best friend Toadette. She closes the door while looking a tad bit nervous. She looks down to her feet and gets on my bed while avoiding eye contact the whole time. This worries me because she usually barges into my room and starts a conversation. I go to my bed and sit down.
"Princess Peach wants to see you," she starts, "Mario, Luigi, Toadsworth, and Toad are there as well. They want you to do them a favor."
I nodded and stood and put out a hand. Toadette grabs my hand, gets off the bed, and smiles. I smile back as we head out to the throne room. That is where Princess Peach makes important decisions for the kingdom. I knew I did nothing wrong, but that makes me wonder why Princess Peach would want to talk to me. What is even more worrying is that Toadette is awfully nervous about this. Finally after going through hallway after hallway we arrive at the large red doors. Toadette lets go of my hand and wonders off to do her duties. I open the door to see a good old fashion throne room. Pillars leading to the throne in which Princess Peach sits. To her right the famous heroes stand while to her left her loyal companions Toadsworth and Toad stand. To my surprise all of them were smiling except for Toad who looked as nervous as Toadette did.
"Griffin as Toadette probably told you we need you to do us a favor," she says ,"as you know our annual Mushroom Festival is in a few days. Unfortunately I have a feeling Bowser will come and try to kidnap me yet again. So we have decided that you will take my place at the festival. You are the only one that can do this. You will be dressed as me, that way if he comes he will not get me. He has a room in his castle where you will most likely be. Please do this for me sis."
I look to my older sister with resentment. Even though I am a teenage princess she still treats me like I am inferior. That is right, my name is Princess Griffin Toadstool. I look exactly like my sister except I am way shorter, have a less peachy voice, and put my hair in a ponytail. As for my clothes, well that is a surprise. Anyway, I think of what my sister has told me. It seems fairly, uh, unusual. She did not say when and if they will come and get me or what happens when Bowser finds out. I knew however that my sister could not take care of her kingdom properly with her being kidnapped every week. Besides, I have been stuck in this castle ever since I could remember and a change of scenery could be nice.
I closed my eyes not wanting to see my sister's triumphant face as I agree to her plan. I nod and shortly after I hear a squeal of delight. To annoy me further everyone except Toad was thanking me for agreeing to the plan. Now I know why Toad and Toadette were upset. You see Toadette is suppose to be my servant, but we act more like friends. Without me around Toadette really does not have much to do. To make matters worse Toadette will not have anyone to talk to. She will be alone in the castle because her brother will be with my sis. In concern I look towards Toad to see him looking the same way.
I exit the throne room and head straight to my room to see Toadette crying on my bed. I sit down next to her and try to cheer her up. After a few minutes she asks if I was going through with their plan. I nodded to her unwillingly. Although I had a plan for my dear old friend just in case something like this happened. I have saved up enough money for a nice vacation at Mushroom City. This way she can relax and be away from the palace. She always wanted to go there to shop so it will be a positive thing for us both. Both me and her getting a little vacation from politics and sis. As I tell her my plan she starts to reject it almost immediately. With more persuasion she finally agrees to it. While smiling she jumps off my bed and rushes out of my bedroom, to her brother to tell him the news. Now I sit and wait till the Mushroom Festival switch-a-roo begins.