It was a really beautiful spring day in the Mushroom Kingdom. Luigi James Manfredi was working in the garden of his house out in Boo Woods. He wiped his brow as he looked out of the corner of his eye. That's when he saw that his ghost pup, Spettro was digging in the ground. He had a golden bone in his mouth, barking quite happily.

"Hey... where did you get that from?" Luigi asked, clearly confused.

"He decided to bury his treat that I gave him." A familiar male voice answered behind him.

Luigi turned around and saw that his big brother, Mario Gregory Manfredi Junior, had returned back home. Luigi's eyes brightened brightly.

"Malleo!" He gushed, hugging his brother tightly.

Mario smiled greatly and returned the hug. He was so glad to be home. Spettro saw the two brothers and barked happily at them. Both of them chuckled. The two brothers headed inside after that, Luigi picking himself up a glass of lemonade. He turned to Mario, offering him some.

"Oh... no thanks Weegie..." Mario replied, a bit sadly.

Luigi perked up at his sadness and sat down in his favorite chair in the living room. Mario was pacing around, making Luigi a bit dizzy. Spettro came back inside, after burying his bone, sitting next to his master. Luigi petted his dog, whom wagged his tail happily. It had been almost five (or six) months since Luigi had seen his brother. Luigi knew that his brother had been busy with Princess Peach and trying to get their relationship to the next level.

The way Mario was acting didn't seem like there were wedding bells in the near future.

"So... I'm guessing she said no?" Luigi guessed.

Mario admitted, "She denied me... and Bowser."

Luigi raised an eyebrow. Mario saw the confusion in his eyes and explained all what had happened six months ago. Luigi's eyes widen in surprise as Mario told him the story. Spettro's eyes widen too, starting to whine sadly for the man in red. Mario heard Spettro's whining and petted him, reassuringly.

Luigi looked at Mario and asked, "So... what are you going to do...?"

Mario sighed heavily, "I have no idea..."

Luigi got up from his chair, hugging his older brother. Mario returned it, trying not to break down. He hated to admit it but this whole thing with Peach made him depressed. He was trying not to cry in front of his baby brother, he had to be strong.

"I'm still here for you..." Luigi promised.

Mario, of course, knew that. But he still felt bad. About what happened with Peach and with Luigi. Especially after...

Knock, knock!

The knock startled the man in red. Spettro perked up, going threw the door. Both brothers heard a yelp. Luigi ran to the door, with Mario right behind him. Luigi opened the door and they saw Violet Jasmine Calico there, on the ground. She was laughing from all of the doggy kisses Spettro was giving her. Violet was the same age as the twins and Luigi's girlfriend. She had shoulder length brown hair, green eyes, wearing a silver snowflake necklace, a purple short sleeved dress blouse, a short white skirt, white tights, and low flat purple shoes.

"Spettro, stop! I know, I know! I missed you too!" Violet told him.

"Spettro, down boy!" Luigi commanded. Spettro stopped, allowing Violet to get back on her feet. Violet didn't notice Mario as she turned to Luigi. "Are you alright Vi?" He asked her, a bit worried.

"Yeah, I'll live." Violet joked. She gave Luigi a letter and added, "This was dropped at the castle awhile ago while I was visiting Peach. She had been invited for a vacation to this fabulous hotel, all expenses paid."

Luigi took the letter, raising an eyebrow. This sounded vaguely familiar. Mario decided to let his presence known.

"Is she inviting you two?" He asked her.

Violet turned to him, seeing the broken love for the princess in his eyes. She nodded.

"She was gonna invite Daisy but since she is getting married to Prince Peasley..." She stopped there when she saw Mario flinch. She quickly changed the subject when she turned to Luigi. She added, "Anyways, it should be fun. The work has dried up a lot from Elvin lately, anyhow."

Luigi nodded in agreement. Violet and he were working for Professor E. Gadd for awhile. Ever since the Dark Moon incident, the couple had decided to help him with his research. His granddaughter, Dawn, had started to help as well.

"It does sound like fun." Luigi admitted. He turned to his brother, seeing his long expression. He asked, "What's the matter, Malleo?"

Mario perked up quickly, not trying to admit that he was upset. He half-lied, "It's gonna feel so weird, me waiting for you this time."

Luigi frowned. "You... want to stay here?"

Mario looked at his baby brother, seeing the worry in his eyes. "Well, I don't think Peach would be too interested in having me with her."

"You can always be my guest." Luigi insisted.

...

The next thing Mario knew, he was on the bus to the hotel. There were a few Toads aboard, along with Peach. Violet and Luigi were sitting in the back. Luigi had his suitcase and Violet had hers as well. Spettro came out of Luigi's suitcase, having the letter in his mouth. Luigi pulled out the letter, taking another look at it. He had that same feeling. That terrible, odd feeling.

The group had finally arrived at the hotel. Yellow had parked the bus. Mario walked with Peach, allowing her to get off first. He was trying to be a gentleman, of course. This just felt awkward to him. Blue and Red were the next to come off, helping Peach with her ton of suitcases. Mario went to the side of the bus and got his suitcase. Violet was the next to get off, carrying her suitcase. Luigi followed her, with Spettro running around him, barking happily. Luigi took a deep breath, turned around, and looked up at the hotel.

"Wowie zozie!" He breathed, seeing how beautiful it was.

Violet smiled at him, taking his hand. Luigi took her hand, as the two started to head into the hotel.

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Wishmaker1028: Well, there we go guys. My take on the beginning cutscene of Luigi's Mansion 3. This will take place after Odyssey, instead of taking the path of "Land of Hearts". So Luigi and Violet are still dating, Mr. L is "dead", and Peach rejected Mario and Bowser. Bowser hasn't attacked Mushroom Kingdom since then, though. Hope you all enjoyed this! Hype for Luigi's Mansion 3 is real! I'll probably pick this story back up after the game drops. For now, please read and review! And always think outside of the box!