Chapter 1
A/N While on a hiatus I came up with so many ideas I had to create a new story. Hopefully better written and more thought out.
I drew the cover myself! Sorry about the fingers in the corner! I hope you all like it, since I'm not professional artist or anything lol. Anyways, Hope you enjoy!
A man walked into a library seeking peace and quiet.
Tall, with startling sapphire blue eyes, lush hair, a great mustache and a pair of navy overalls with a green undershirt with red and white striped socks if was clear that this was the lesser known brother of the famous hero Mario. Luigi was his name and fame was not his game.
Today happened to be Princess Peach's birthday and since everyone was so occupied with the party Luigi slipped out unnoticed. There was some music in the back round and to Luigi it was deafening.
Instead of staying, he wandered out of the great hall where the celebration was occurring to try and find somewhere were he could stay and not be disturbed so the library the castle had seemed perfect.
As he walked in the library tall bookshelves seemed to loom over him and gave off an odd feeling. The candles on the walls stood out unnaturally, since the castle had installed modern lighting over a year ago.
The shelves blocked the windows giving the place an unnatural feel and an unwelcome greeting. It seemed like the candles were not giving enough light but rather were slowly taking the light away.
To his right, Luigi could see a table with several stacks of candles, some old-fashioned candle holder and a matchbox. He took a longer candle and put it into a holder. He grabbed a few candles unless one burned out, and took a match and lit the one on the holder.
As unnerving as it was, Luigi still preferred it over the crowded halls of the party.
He wandered through the shelves, looking for any book that would catch his eye. Near the back section of the library, surrounded by books was were he found an odd book that his eye was drawn to.
The book was old, with the title "Historical Secrets." The name of the author he could not make out since it appeared to either not be there or scratched out. It was made with a hard material like a hard back book would be, and was slightly tattered. The material was a earthly brown shade.
Luigi reached for the book, and as soon as he pulled it out the floor over by the wall started going downward. A secret passage?
The floor sunk into a stair shape, and a cold gust blew out. Luigi had an bad feeling about what was down there, but before going down left the book he had just pulled out by the steps and decided to just go for it, brushing his nerves aside.
The stairs appeared to be similar to stone. They led down into a square room, with a book on a pedestal, with a black shiny quill beside it and with mystical looking books surrounding it. As he came closer, he looked at the titles of the books surround it. There were names like "Alchemical Circles," "Discovering your magic," "Potion Recipes Volume 10," and "Elemental Wizardry."
He stood in front of the book on the pedestal. It rested on a pitch black shadowy pedestal which seemed to have symbols on it in a slightly lighter shade. The book was a a darker shade of sky blue, close to azure, but not quite. The pages looked frayed and it had no title. It seemed like there was a subtitle under where the main title should be, but he wasn't sure.
Unsure why the book gave him an bad feeling, he reached out for it.
As soon as his fingers brushed the side of the book, and unseen barrier shattered. Magic users all around the Earth felt like something important had just happened. In particular, two.
Luigi however, only felt a slight feeling overcome him, and shrugged it off as nothing. He picked up the book and saw the cover had changed and the quill seemed to shift. The cover now showed an author: "Orbis Rerum." He stared curiously at the odd name and shrugged it off as nothing.
He was about to walk back up the stairs before hearing a strange noise. When he looked back he saw the quill standing upright on the pedestal. It hopped toward him.
At this, he almost screamed and fell backward, dropping the book and the candle holder, which somehow ended up staying perfectly upright. He stared at the quill and it seemed to stare back.
Luigi noticed the book had fallen open near the pedestal and rested on a blank page. The quill hopped down to it and began to write. Curious, Luigi sat back up and shuffled over to the book, close enough to read the writing.
The quill wrote without ink, and it wrote smoothly without any pauses.
It was writing in english surprisingly.
"Hello."
That was the first thing it wrote before pausing and turning slightly toward him.
"H-hello..?" Luigi responded, but really more questioned.
The quill started writing again.
"I am Orbis Rerum. Who are you?"
"M-my name is L-luigi." He responded, slightly nervous about this mysterious quill's intentions.
"Do you know of the first people?"
Luigi stared at it, thinking.
"...No?" He questioned.
"Then I will tell you a little bit then. I was created by my master long ago. My one purpose was to write down the history of the first kingdom where magic users lived and thrived and where the first wars took place. I have only recently became sentient. Back then when I wrote this book I was merely a tool. I had some prophetic magic bestowed upon me to display future events, which helped prevent some, but not all, disasters."
"So why is this book here then? I assume because there are people after it like most relics that have power."
"It was placed here for safety. Many seek it, none have found it. After the fall of the kingdom, my master used the last of their energy to send the book into the future, ensuring it's safety. I was sent with it. The information in here includes valuable spells and prophecies that may not be fulfilled in centuries to come. This book would not have yielded to just anyone. You are, in some way, different from others of your kind. When I wrote this, the ink was mixed with magic, sealing the book so certain few could read it. This book contains dangerous information. It was sealed to that pedestal and by picking it up you released it."
"Oh wow. Do you think it could be because of my power over lightning?" Luigi asked, creating a small ball of crackling electricity in is gloved palm.
"Perhaps. Or your ancestry could trace back to the first peoples. It would make since that few humans can do magic unless descended from the first humans or gifted powers by other things."
"Oh, okay then. Back to what you said-ah-wrote, since I released this book does it mean that people will be after the book now?" Luigi tensed, slightly worried that something could come get it right now and attack him.
"Many seek it, none have found it. After the fall of the kingdom, my master used the last of their energy to send the book into the future, ensuring it's safety. I was sent with it. The information in here includes valuable spells and prophecies that may not be fulfilled in centuries to come. Since you have found this book, it must mean you were sent as its protector."
Luigi stayed silent, thinking.
"It must be fate that brought you here. You were meant to be the guardian to this book."
"Wait... Is there a name that could be given to the book, rather then just calling it 'the book?'" Luigi said. It would be easier if the book had a name.
"Ah, yes. I guess its proper name would be The Book of Sors."
"The Book of Sors? Is that latin?" Luigi asked. He had taken latin as an extra languages and the name 'sors' sounded familiar.
"In time, you will learn the reason that is its name. Now, there is someone from that kingdom that can help you with protecting this book. There is information guarded in the kingdoms remains that shall help you protect the book."
"Are you saying I have to go out to find some place and learn how to guard this book? It's not like anyone can tell that I have it right?" He asked.
"When The Book of Sors was freed a shockwave was sent out and all magic users could feel it. Those who know of this book and the information contained might be able to find it. My masters race were immortal, but not gods. Some enemies could have survived up to this point still seeking the book."
"So are you implying I need to find something or someone to help me protect The Book of Sors? Like some quest?" Luigi asked.
"One thing I forgot to mention. That seal kept the biggest enemy of the kingdom at bay. A powerful magician who caused the destuction of the kingdom. You broke that seal, and now they are free. They will search this earth restlessly and relentlessly to find The Book of Sors. In the kingdoms remains someone remains trapped there by that magician who I believe can help aid in defeating him. The magician who was freed seeks The Book of Sors to find the prophecy pertaining to themselves to destroy the people destined to stop them."
"So this was all prophecized and therefore bound to happen? So now I have to defeat someone whom the first peoples of the earths themselves could not defeat? I think you might have gotten the wrong person for this."
"The book decides its own fate. It is a magical relic after all. You will not be alone. When you open the book in the middle, there you will find the details of whom you seek and the prophecy. Do not attempt to decipher it completely. Those who try to find meaning of prophecies pertaining themselves end up going off course and think they are changing their fate, but rather are dooming themselves. The magicians defeat is meant to happen. Go find your companions. Find the one from the lost kingdom and save your world. I shall guide you when you need advice."
At this, the pen dropped onto the book, and the book closed.
Luigi stared at the book before grabbing his candle holder and the new book he had found.
"This is ridiculous. Leading a quest to save the world? People hunting me down to steal this book? This sounds like one of Mario's quests, not mine." Luigi thought.
"I guess I should head home to look over this book and figure out who is going to accompany me on this quest." Luigi sighed and walked up the stairs back into the library.
Luigi set down the book and picked up the one he left by the stairs and replaced it back into the wall. The floor shook slightly as the stairs raised back up and the floor looked as it was before. He took the book off the floor and walked through the bookshelves to find the exit of the library. As he exited, he left the candle holder and blew out the candle on it.
He then walked out of the library, not noticing the door fading into the wall.
Instead of heading back to party to exit that way, he instead went to the gardens. There was a way out of the castle through the back and there was another warp pipe that led back to his house. He wandered through the gardens reaching the pipe in about 15 minutes.
Luigi glanced up at the sky looking for the sun. It was close to sunset, and it was decently cloudy out. Luigi turned back toward the warp pipe and jumped in.
Luigi popped out of warp pipe and landed on his feet. He looked up at the house in front of him.
Their house was two stories, renovated with the money they got from all the adventures they had. On the bottom floor was a kitchen, a dining room connected to the kitchen,a living room, a bathroom and the guest bedroom.
Upstairs was his room and Mario's room, since they ended up getting a room to themselves, but each had two beds in the rooms. There was also a gaming room and two bathrooms each connecting to their respective room. In the gaming room there was a staircase leading to the roof which had various things on it.
Out back was a swimming pool, patio, and sunroom. They had a small garden which Luigi took care of that consisted of of not only flowers but also some fruits and vegetables as well, like tomatoes, carrots and raspberries.
Luigi walked up to the front porch and unlocked it, stepping inside and closing the door. It had been a bit hot outside since it was summer and the inside of the house was cool and refreshing.
Luigi went to the kitchen and set the book down onto the dining room table and started to get ingredients from the fridge to cook dinner, since Mario should be returning from the party soon.
Luigi was slightly sorry he had not stayed to at least see Peach open the present he got for her, which was a book on gardening with some exotic plant seeds. Peach actually loved to garden, and it was a hobby they both enjoyed.
Luigi usually asked Mario to get plant seeds from the places he visits if Luigi's not with him (which it depends really) so the Luigi can give Peach new seeds for her giant garden. Mario is fine with this since he knows what the seeds are for and is happy to provide them.
The castle garden is very large and filled with exotic plant life that makes it a true marvel to see with it gaining new plants every once and a while.
Luigi had just finished making pasta casserole when he heard the door open.
"Hello?" Luigi called out.
Luigi heard the door close before someone answered.
"Hello! Is that pasta I smell?"
The overly enthusiastic response implied it was Mario and most likely a hungry Mario as well.
"Welcome back bro. I made dinner and it's not pasta but pasta casserole. How was the party?"
"I was close! Pasta and pasta casserole are basically the same thing. The party was fun and I did notice you left. Maybe an hour after that Bowser attacked and kidnapped Peach and I spent the rest of the day saving her. At least this time it took less then a day. It would have been easier with you."
"Thanks Mario, I just left since the music got to loud for me so I went to the castles library." Luigi smiled at Mario's last comment as he served the food onto two dishes.
"What library?" Mario's concerned voice reached his ears.
Luigi froze.
"I left the party and found a library. If there isn't a library then where did I go?! There was a library there I swear. I thought it was off since there were candles but for some reason I must have forgotten there was never a library or something." Luigi said taking the plates over to the dining room table which was already set with silverware setting one dish in front of Mario who was already sitting down and the other right in front of himself. Luigi sat down and began to eat.
"Also I meant to ask what is with that book? Did you find it in this nonexistent yet real library?" Mario asked as he ate the food Luigi gave him.
Luigi pause and answered him, "Yes, there was some weird magic surrounding this book. Supposedly it's dangerous and people will come after it since its magic and theres going to be a quest surrounding it and someone who is seeking the book is one of the first people on earth who probably wants to conquer and rule earth."
Mario just stared at him with a weird look.
"Thats what the quill told me when I picked up the book." Luigi said staring at his brothers doubtful face.
"What quill?" Mario asked him.
"I can show you after dinner how about that." Luigi said and Mario nodded.
Luigi could tell Mario thought he was totally crazy right now.
They didn't speak after that and just ate their dinners in silence.
When they finished they cleaned up and sat back down.
Luigi slide the book toward him and opened it to where the quill got shut up in when the book closed. The quill was back on the empty page from earlier, and Luigi noticed all the writing had vanished as if it had never been written.
Mario stared at the quill as did Luigi. They stared at it both expecting it to do something. They did this for 5 minutes before Luigi picked up the quill and stood it up on the top left of the page.
"Show him," Luigi whispered to the quill and immediately the quill began to write, going over everything it had shown to Luigi earlier. Mario's eye were wide with astonishment and Luigi turned the book toward him so he could read it.
As soon as the quill stopped writing after probably 10 minutes and dropped back into the book Mario just stared at it still.
"So..." Mario started,
"the quill is alive and people want this book and some bad guy from one of the first people on earth wants to have it and we need to find three other people to stop them?"
"How do you know we have to get three more people?" Luigi asked, noting that Mario automatically said 'we' instead of 'you.' He was probably correct that he was part of this.
"The quill said so. It informed me I was part of your group fitting the guidelines for a prophecies member requirement." Mario stated.
"I was supposed to have read the prophecy, or part of it anyway, to know who we have to find." Luigi said.
"Well why don't we take a look?" Mario said, pushing the book to Luigi.
Luigi took the book and closed it, then brushed his fingers over the side so he could find around where the middle of the book was. He found a good spot then cracked the book open.
His eyes ran over the page, trying to absorb every detail. It seemed the prophecies were numbered. The thing that bothered him though was the numbers were not in order. He looked up at Mario then down at the book, and started reading.
Lel line break for prophecy tis' very special.
Prophecy #217
The book that once was lost, has now been found
A Villain banished long ago who defeats those who stand their ground
A guardian has risen, from the ashes of the past
This villain shall finally be defeated at long last
Five shall rise to task
and force the villain back
The guardian, the man in green, kindest and still cowardly
The Hero, the bravest soul, shall strike back powerfully
The Goddess most motherly, protector of the Galaxy
The Princess, clothed in pink, if anything, she is not weak
The Lost one, far underground, whom wishes they could be found
Five stones found all around
Help the five all survive
One stone will lead to another
But only if the five don't give up on each other
The final battle will be tough
The final victor decided by luck
Luigi stared at the last line.
The final victor decided by luck
Like the quill had said, trying to change fate never works.
Luigi closed the book.
"You know who we need to find, correct?" Luigi said.
"It was so blatantly obvious, or at least it seems to be." Mario responded. "Should we go get the two we know right now?"
"No, its too late. Let's do it in the morning." Luigi said, grabbing the book and getting out of the chair.
Mario got up too and stretched for a second before yawning.
It was dark outside and Luigi checked his watch: 9:34.
"Ok then Luigi. I'm going to sleep. Have a goodnight. Love ya'" Mario walked over to Luigi and ruffled his hair before walking upstairs.
"Goodnight bro!" Luigi called upstairs before going upstairs himself.
Luigi hoped everything would go smoothly in the morning.
Well
I'm baaaaaack.
I've had this idea in the back of my head for a while now, so this will be updated with the other story! I swear I'm going to update that soon! Not sure on this one however since as soon as school starts I'm going to be busy.
I tried on the Prophecy I swear I'm no good at that but I try. Even though most prophecies rhyme and have actual good setup...
Eyyyyyyyy give me credit ;-;
Well anyways, this is meant to be a prologue but I got to 3,600 words! WOOOO!
I hope you will enjoy reading this story as much as I enjoyed writing it!
Hopefully you like the cover too!
Anyways see ya next time!