A/N: Alright, since I've got writer's block on "Evil Spirit," might
as well start on something new while I work on that. I don't do this kind
of story often, and I hope it'll be okay. Please be kind! Oh, and it
happens during Super Mario 64. And I don't own anyone!
The Other Prisoner: Chapter 1: Another Prisoner
Peach's POV:
Bowser. . . That fiend. . .
He came and took over the entire castle, imprisoning all of my subjects inside the walls. Worst of all, he stole all the Power Stars and hid them in the worlds inside the paintings. The castle will soon lose its sustenance, and will collapse. Bowser doesn't realize this, and won't listen to me. He did seem to listen, however, when I mentioned one name.
Mario.
I had told him how I sent a letter to Mario the other day, inviting him to the castle. He would be here anytime, and when he found out what had happened, he'd find Bowser and defeat him! This did alert Bowser, but he remained calm.
Indeed, Mario did come, and he immediately began collecting the Power Stars from the worlds. Bowser watched tensely from his little screen, in this small, dank room he's keeping me in. Twice he left me alone to fight Mario. Alone in my small prison. . . It's much like a box with iron bars, trapping me inside like some animal. . . I can't even stand, it's so small. . .
Mario defeated Bowser both times. The second time he lost, Bowser actually started to panic. But then he just left. I thought he was gone for good, but he had made a few of his Goombas guard the room, so I knew he wasn't giving in yet. So where is he going?
Mario. . . I hope he comes soon. . .
Bowser's POV:
Where is this blasted kid!?
King Bom-omb told me of this kid who had "undeniable strength," and that I could find him here. So where the heck is he!? I've been searching this darn field for too long! If I don't get back in time, Mario will spoil everything! That stupid plumber. . . I'll get him back this time. . . That is, if I ever find this kid!
. . . Wait. . . Who's that?
Ah, there he is! No doubt about it! He seems to be alone. HA! This is going to be easier than I thought. . . I better do this quick, before someone sees me. . .
I hope he doesn't hear me sneak behind him with those freakish long ears. . .
I creep in behind, and he turns at the last second, his large eyes even wider with shock.
Too late, freak.
I hit his head, and he's out cold. His body's light enough for me to carry him over my shoulder. Time to head back to the castle.
Man, that was too easy. . .
Peach's POV:
Bowser still hasn't returned. To prevent Mario from coming, he placed a spell on the door, preventing it from opening until Mario has collected every single Power Star, which is impossible, since there's one hidden beyond the door. So as long as Bowser's gone, Mario can't come! Oh, that fiend. . .
But wait. . . Is that him? It is! He's struggling with another person. I can't tell if it's a male or female, but whoever it is, they sound like they don't agree with Bowser.
"Calm down, you little freak!"
"NO! Unhand me, you filthy monster!"
"Come on, in you go!"
"NO! LET ME GO!!!"
In a wild struggle, Bowser manages to open the door of the box-like prison, throws his captive inside, and slams the door. The young man is furious, gets up, and shakes the iron bars, yelling curse words at Bowser. The Koopa King just walks off with his little Goombas in tow.
The young man gives up and deeply sighs, lowering his head. I stay up against the back wall. He looks really scary when he's mad, and looks like he could kill on the spot. It would be wise to keep my distance.
But then he looks up at me with warm sapphire eyes. The anger had been replaced by curiosity. He approaches me slowly until he sits up against the back wall with me. His large eyes study me for a while, and then he speaks.
"He got you too?"
I simply nod. He then turns away and closes his eyes in a thoughtful way. I take this moment to take a good look at him.
He's young, most likely in his late teens. He wears a forest green tunic, with a white shirt and white tights covering his limbs. His lower arms are covered by gauntlets and he wears leather boots. Most of his hair is covered by a long pointed hat that's the same color as his tunic. Long, golden bangs hang down in front of his pale face. His ears are long and pointed. He must be an elf.
So that's why Bowser called him a freak. . .
He looks back at me with large, beautiful, sapphire eyes in an apologetic way, and speaks again.
"I-I'm sorry. . . about all that yelling and cursing. . ." he says softly. ". . . It was very improper. . ."
"N-no, that's okay. . ." I quietly assure him, putting a comforting hand on his shoulder. "I understand. I'm upset at Bowser as well. . ."
"Bowser? Is that the fiend's name?"
I nod. "Although, I'm used to this. There's never a day when he doesn't attack. . ."
His eyes went wide with shock. "You mean he does this to you all the time!?"
I nod again. "This time he's taken over the entire castle. . ."
He went from shock to pity as he kept looking at me with those beautiful eyes. . . And that young, handsome face. . . I admit he is quite cute, but I know Mario's the only one for me. . ."
Wait. . . Mario! I almost forgot to mention him!
". . . There's still hope." I say softly. Immediately, he gets interested, so I continue. "There is someone coming to help us. His name is Mario. He's a wonderful hero. . ."
He doesn't respond to this at first, obviously debating on whether to believe me or not.
"He's saved me many times from Bowser before," I assure him further. "I'm sure he'll be able to save both of us."
It seems he believes me, for hope shines in his eyes and he softly smiles. "Alright, if you say so."
I smile back. "Well, since we'll be stuck in here for a while, I might as well know your name. . ."
"Link. My name is Link. And you are?"
"Princess Peach." I slightly blush. "But you don't need to call me Princess. We're friends now, right?"
"As you wish, Peach." He said with a smile.
I simply smile in return.
A/N: Cool, huh? . . . . . uh. . . So, I hope this'll be okay, and. . .yeah. . . Review!
The Other Prisoner: Chapter 1: Another Prisoner
Peach's POV:
Bowser. . . That fiend. . .
He came and took over the entire castle, imprisoning all of my subjects inside the walls. Worst of all, he stole all the Power Stars and hid them in the worlds inside the paintings. The castle will soon lose its sustenance, and will collapse. Bowser doesn't realize this, and won't listen to me. He did seem to listen, however, when I mentioned one name.
Mario.
I had told him how I sent a letter to Mario the other day, inviting him to the castle. He would be here anytime, and when he found out what had happened, he'd find Bowser and defeat him! This did alert Bowser, but he remained calm.
Indeed, Mario did come, and he immediately began collecting the Power Stars from the worlds. Bowser watched tensely from his little screen, in this small, dank room he's keeping me in. Twice he left me alone to fight Mario. Alone in my small prison. . . It's much like a box with iron bars, trapping me inside like some animal. . . I can't even stand, it's so small. . .
Mario defeated Bowser both times. The second time he lost, Bowser actually started to panic. But then he just left. I thought he was gone for good, but he had made a few of his Goombas guard the room, so I knew he wasn't giving in yet. So where is he going?
Mario. . . I hope he comes soon. . .
Bowser's POV:
Where is this blasted kid!?
King Bom-omb told me of this kid who had "undeniable strength," and that I could find him here. So where the heck is he!? I've been searching this darn field for too long! If I don't get back in time, Mario will spoil everything! That stupid plumber. . . I'll get him back this time. . . That is, if I ever find this kid!
. . . Wait. . . Who's that?
Ah, there he is! No doubt about it! He seems to be alone. HA! This is going to be easier than I thought. . . I better do this quick, before someone sees me. . .
I hope he doesn't hear me sneak behind him with those freakish long ears. . .
I creep in behind, and he turns at the last second, his large eyes even wider with shock.
Too late, freak.
I hit his head, and he's out cold. His body's light enough for me to carry him over my shoulder. Time to head back to the castle.
Man, that was too easy. . .
Peach's POV:
Bowser still hasn't returned. To prevent Mario from coming, he placed a spell on the door, preventing it from opening until Mario has collected every single Power Star, which is impossible, since there's one hidden beyond the door. So as long as Bowser's gone, Mario can't come! Oh, that fiend. . .
But wait. . . Is that him? It is! He's struggling with another person. I can't tell if it's a male or female, but whoever it is, they sound like they don't agree with Bowser.
"Calm down, you little freak!"
"NO! Unhand me, you filthy monster!"
"Come on, in you go!"
"NO! LET ME GO!!!"
In a wild struggle, Bowser manages to open the door of the box-like prison, throws his captive inside, and slams the door. The young man is furious, gets up, and shakes the iron bars, yelling curse words at Bowser. The Koopa King just walks off with his little Goombas in tow.
The young man gives up and deeply sighs, lowering his head. I stay up against the back wall. He looks really scary when he's mad, and looks like he could kill on the spot. It would be wise to keep my distance.
But then he looks up at me with warm sapphire eyes. The anger had been replaced by curiosity. He approaches me slowly until he sits up against the back wall with me. His large eyes study me for a while, and then he speaks.
"He got you too?"
I simply nod. He then turns away and closes his eyes in a thoughtful way. I take this moment to take a good look at him.
He's young, most likely in his late teens. He wears a forest green tunic, with a white shirt and white tights covering his limbs. His lower arms are covered by gauntlets and he wears leather boots. Most of his hair is covered by a long pointed hat that's the same color as his tunic. Long, golden bangs hang down in front of his pale face. His ears are long and pointed. He must be an elf.
So that's why Bowser called him a freak. . .
He looks back at me with large, beautiful, sapphire eyes in an apologetic way, and speaks again.
"I-I'm sorry. . . about all that yelling and cursing. . ." he says softly. ". . . It was very improper. . ."
"N-no, that's okay. . ." I quietly assure him, putting a comforting hand on his shoulder. "I understand. I'm upset at Bowser as well. . ."
"Bowser? Is that the fiend's name?"
I nod. "Although, I'm used to this. There's never a day when he doesn't attack. . ."
His eyes went wide with shock. "You mean he does this to you all the time!?"
I nod again. "This time he's taken over the entire castle. . ."
He went from shock to pity as he kept looking at me with those beautiful eyes. . . And that young, handsome face. . . I admit he is quite cute, but I know Mario's the only one for me. . ."
Wait. . . Mario! I almost forgot to mention him!
". . . There's still hope." I say softly. Immediately, he gets interested, so I continue. "There is someone coming to help us. His name is Mario. He's a wonderful hero. . ."
He doesn't respond to this at first, obviously debating on whether to believe me or not.
"He's saved me many times from Bowser before," I assure him further. "I'm sure he'll be able to save both of us."
It seems he believes me, for hope shines in his eyes and he softly smiles. "Alright, if you say so."
I smile back. "Well, since we'll be stuck in here for a while, I might as well know your name. . ."
"Link. My name is Link. And you are?"
"Princess Peach." I slightly blush. "But you don't need to call me Princess. We're friends now, right?"
"As you wish, Peach." He said with a smile.
I simply smile in return.
A/N: Cool, huh? . . . . . uh. . . So, I hope this'll be okay, and. . .yeah. . . Review!