Chapter One
The long chestnut brown hair swirled wildly about me, covering my eyes. The full moon's white gleam matched equally with the round gem on my long Grey shiny staff. The staff was taller than I and had a heart-shaped top that held the pale moon gem. This powerful jewel was the very thing that was guarding my life at the current moment for the fact that it was the month of the horrid anniversary of the Night Sun. The day of the Night Sun is the only time of the year that the sun shines from the dawn of one morning to the next. It is the most terrible night for the boos that inhabit my large kingdom know as the Taunt Haunt Kingdom. The only thing keeping us safe was the staff in my hands. I wasn't a boo, of course, because of my parents doing. I was transformed into a human as a young child by a magikoopa named Kammy. My parents were never satisfied with my appearance, but after turning me into a human, I guess they felt as if it would do. They had always said, "A princess must be the most beautiful thing in the kingdom." I obviously was, for I had more men that chased after me than any other girl in the other kingdoms. I still had the powers of a boo and a desire to scare people, but it wasn't the same. My train of thought was interrupted by a deep cheerful female voice, "My princess, you do ever seem so lonely! Do you want some company? What is on your ever wondering mind?" I replied, "Oh, it's nothing, Felina. I was just thinking about the Night Sun. I am afraid that if I make a mistake, everybody will disappear. Oh, being a princess here isn't all that glamorous. I just wish sometimes the Night Sun would just leave!" "Well, hopefully my news will cheer you up!" she giggled. "And what that be?" I questioned. "Nothing, just the fact that King Boo will be here on vacation. After tons of convincing, he will be staying here in the castle!" she screamed joyfully. I was so stunned I couldn't speak for a moment. "Oh my gosh! Why did you do that? I can't even face him! It would be a great honor to have the greatest ruler of the boos in my castle, but I just wouldn't know what to say!" I cried in surprise. Felina chortled, "You'll be fine! I don't see how he could resist your charm. I mean, you have a lovely laugh and and a warm devious smile that makes most men jump in excitement! You are going to do great, I promise!" "I don't want him to think I'm in love with him-I just want him to be comfortable. Here with me is what I mean because I am a girl, you know." I stated embarrassingly. " Well you have a couple of hours to rehearse because he will arriving in the morning to meet you." she said looking at the clock. "In the morning? Why during the day?" I asked. "He will be arriving in town tomorrow morning instead of the evening as expected. The King seemed anxious to meet you." she teased. I just shook my head and laid on my bed and fell asleep.
Surprisingly, I actually awoke that morning with a happy glow. I took a nice warm shower in the large red bathroom that almost matched my crimson bedroom. I slipped on a beautiful white gown with a gorgeous sky blue crescent jewel made into the fabric. I put the shiny white high heel shoes upon my feet. I was told by Felina to stay in my room till I was hailed. The time was growing near I felt as the large wooden doors were opened for me to exit. As I left the room I noticed a long line of my servants and guards on both sides of me, bowing as I passed. I reached the end of the hall to the grand room where all guests entered. At the end of the long parallel lines at the front entrance was King Boo himself. My heart jumped as I patiently walked down the grand stairway- the sun, making the crescent on the dress glow. I took deep breaths and gave him my best with my warm devilish grin and starry eyes. As I met him, my breath seemed to stop. "Hello, King Boo, and welcome to my kingdom. I hope you will enjoy your stay. We are all honored to have you here in Taunt Haunt and wish that maybe you shall visit us more often." I stated calmly. He took my hand and kissed it as any proper gentleman did where I lived as a greeting. "I am unsure how I will like it here, but I assure you, Princess Catalina, that I will not harm anyone that isn't that fool, Mario. Now, will you show me to my room?" He asked in a tired manner. "Of course, King Boo. You will be staying in the room next to mine. It is one of the best rooms in the castle. Please, follow me, sir." I said jubilantly as the crowd dispersed. We went up the steps and reached the solid Grey room. "Here we are, your highness. I hope that this room is alright." I said sitting down in a luxurious seat. "I think it's nice of you to house me-especially in such a nice room. Please, just call me Boo." He stated. I looked at him with amazement. I had always respected him as a powerful leader and had always called him by his proper title-never by his name. My friends always said that it seemed like a crush, not respect, but by now, it had developed into a small one. I didn't question his statement at all, I just answered, "Yes, sir." He had been looking at the tall white ceiling but now his focus was on me. "You don't have to call me sir either. You are a princess-you can call me Boo. Not sir, nor King Boo-just Boo." He said in a calm manner. I half-heartedly laughed, "Okay, whatever you say! I'll say we both need our rest. You had a long trip here and besides, both of us will probably be questioned heavily tonight." He just nodded as he sat in a chair next to me. As he opened his mouth to speak, a stressed Felina flew through the door with a tray in her hand. "Hello King and Queen- I mean, King Boo and Princess Catalina, would the two of you like a few honey shrooms and some nice hot tea? I know both of you need something to relax your minds, so allow me to cater to you!" She said joyfully. I looked at King Boo for an answer with hope. He just shrugged his shoulders in response. "Yes, that would be delightful, Felina. Please put lemon in my tea though." I said with a smile. She questioned King Boo, "Would you like some lemon in yours?" "Yes, I would like that very much." He said quietly. We looked across the small table at each other and then, at Felina. "I will be right back with your appetizers and beverages!" she cried gleefully running out the door. "She is quite cheerful, isn't she?" Boo asked with a curious look on his face. I chortled, "Oh, of course! That Felina is the most jubilant maid I have! I befriended her quickly after taking my parents place as the ruler of the Taunt Haunt Kingdom as the princess of the boos. All of the citizens say she is like my good twin and I am the evil twin! Ha ha ha!" "Why is that? Are you evil?" He questioned me. I calmly stated, "Well, I guess to the people of the Mushroom Kingdom I am. After hurting my army and myself, I am not very fond of that Mario character. He actually hit me! I tried to reason with him, but he just would not listen! He did tell me something useful though." "What was that?" He asked quickly in an interested manner. "Well, he told me that the foul koopa king, Bowser, would try to snatch my precious star gems! Those gems are the only thing protecting my life right now and without them, my lunar staff would have no power!" As soon as I spoke those words, a dark cloud spread across the skies. The large flying battleship that belonged to the dreadful koopa, Bowser went over my castle and to the Star Gardens. I ran to the windows and opened them worriedly. "Bowser, no! Please don't take my gems! Please, oh please!" I cried helplessly. King Boo joined me with a blank look on his face. He seemed a little bit flushed. The evil king laughed as he took each gem from their pedestal. As he did, I felt the energy I once had leave me slowly as he took them one by one. "Princess, are you okay? You haven't spoke since he reached the ground. Are you okay?" Boo asked skittishly with a little bit of worrisomeness in his voice. As I opened my mouth to speak, I felt my body hit the floor and then there was only silence and darkness.