Author's Note: Hello, this is the author of the original Luigi and Peasley's Summer Blossom, a fic in which I look back on as not something that I can regret in some aspects, but something I feel I could change completely outright. As soon as you are reading, you will know the original is going to say goodbye. So, I'm going to rewrite this entirely from scratch. Some of it I have an idea of from giving it thought, the rest will play entirely by ear. I welcome reviews and critiques.

Chapter 1

"C'mon, Luigi. You have to see the progress I've been making!" Peasley moves through town, hand gripping tightly to the gloved hand. While the princess of the Mushroom Kingdom and her two plumber-heroes-bodyguards had made it a point to make frequent visits to the Beanbean Kingdom, Peasley was practically antsy for all of them to return. It had felt like ages when it had only been just a few weeks.

Luigi was held tightly to the prince's hand, but had to maneuver around the way to avoid collision with other Beanish. With how the fast the prince was moving, it was a surprise to Luigi that he could keep up or he hasn't fallen over someone at this. Everything was moving so suddenly. He and Peasley had only as so much as said hello and embraced before the prince, much to the confusion of just about everyone, dashed off with Luigi in tow.

Whatever Peasley had wanted to show him, it must had been super important.

At the very least, it was super important to their relationship.

"W-wait, Peasley. Hold on. Let's just stop for a moment. Where are we going?" Luigi asked.

"To the Woohoo Hooniversity, silly." Peasley chuckled heartily.

"What's so important there?" Luigi brought more strength to his feet, to make him and Peasley come to a full stop. Peasley turns to face Luigi, the antsiness becoming more prominent on the Beanish hero's face. "Let's just take a moment. I just got here and you're already pulled me away from the castle. We haven't even stopped to just talk. I wanted to tell you about the roses you gave me."

Luigi and Peasley had, for the lack of better words, been dating for some time. Ever since the princess had took upon herself to visit other kingdoms for "mini-vacations", Peasley and Luigi had been getting closer and closer. Then one day, in the middle of one of those vacations and with much nervousness in their frames, they had told everyone they were dating. Peach, Mario, Toadsworth, Lady Lima and even Queen Bean herself.

The rest afterwards, is history. Open arms and history. Even if Princess Peach and the others didn't come have "mini-cations" in Beanbean, Luigi would always come and visit and spend time with his boyfriend. What could be considered a short time became one year, and another year in the end.

"It's...oh, dear Luigi it's too much for just my words to describe what I found." Peasley says. "It's more of a visual representation. But I promise, it's worth the trip. I would have just borrowed the book out of the Hooniversity and have it here, but I'm not a student there. I can only browse and browse I have."

"Looking for something new to show me?"

"You could...put it that way. Just let me show you this, okay?"

Luigi smiled sweetly, which brightened the prince's mood just a little bit more so. "Alright, Peasley. I'll go see what it is."

–—

Toadsworth laid back in one of guest rooms the Beanbean Castle had to offer. It was good to be back in Beanbean Kingdom was once again. After all, he did have company of the royal advisor and old friend, Lady Lima.

"Good to see you again, old bean." Toadsworth said with a hearty chuckle at the sight of Lima. She had brought in two bottles of Chuckola, a whole case reserved

for the Queen and Prince plus their visitors.

"Back at you, you shriveled shroom." Lady Lima says, her face serious. It softens a bit with an equally hearty laugh. "Same to you, Toadsworth." Lady Lima sets down the tray with the Chuckola Cola. "Things in the kingdom faring well? No recent kidnappings from Bowser lately?"

"Oddly enough, no. It's been very quiet lately. That must be why we have been having these little trips a lot more so. It does good on the both of us. We chit-chat a little, connect with our northeastern allies, or any allies for that matter since we visit around. Here thought, we connect, drink a good Cola, have a good belly-laugh when we can. Why it almost makes me feel young again, don't you think?"

Lady Lima let out a small laugh. "Yes. I take it everyone in the kingdom is glad to have a breather. Especially the Mario Brothers."

"Why yes. It doesn't stop them from visiting the Princess, mind you. While she does run her kingdom, it's always good to know the brothers are close enough to lend a small hand somewhere. How is the Queen and Prince doing these days?"

Lady Lima sipped a bit at her cola. "The Queen is doing well, healthy and robust as she can be. She still has quite of ways to go. And the Prince of course, well…" She stops herself. "Hm."

Toadsworth looks toward his old friend, curious and concerned. "Hm? What is it Lima?"

"I wonder if you noticed it Toadsworth."

"Notice? What is there to notice?"

"Have you seen how quick the prince was to get Luigi out the door?" Lady Lima says. "I take it was just to have some privacy between lovers. But I remember also, how much the prince has been away from the castle to the Woohoo Hooniversity. Whatever he's studying it seems, he's just been so eager. I've heard the young prince pacing up at night."

"Is that so?" The elderly toads sets his Chuckola Cola down. "Why do you think that is?"

"I couldn't place a guess on any one thing, Toadsworth."

"You have to have some kind of guess."

"I feel it's something do with… well, marriage." Lady Lima said, bringing a wrinkly hand to her face.

Toadsworth can't help but eye Lima a little suspiciously. "Oh boy, is this something that can't happen? Are the Beanish not supportive of such things?"

The comment nearly catches Lima off guard. She eyes the floor a bit, before collecting herself and facing Toadsworth once more. Just to be on the safe side of having any mumbled voice, she took one quick swig of her Chuckola Cola and cleared her throat afterwards.

"No." Lady Lima says. "Believe me when I say this Toadsworth. I wouldn't have humored their relationship if it were destined to never be. The Beanish have ever been a judgemental sort. Far in a few between, there have been some. Overall however, the Beanish has been pretty accepting of sorts of relationships. I am supportive myself. I am thankful that Luigi makes Prince Peasley happy as happy can be. Even if..."

"Even if…"

"If it means a heir seems on the unlikely side…" Lady Lima mumbles under her breath. When Toadsworth gives her another look of suspicion, the old bean snaps right back up to attention. "I mean, the Queen is still in tip-top shape. Beanish folk are known to live long lives, but that doesn't mean there should be a lack of an heir when it is dear Peasley's time to take the throne."

"Well Prince Peasley, when it is time for him to be king, it wouldn't be the first time someone in the monarch has married someone of the same sex."

"The Beanish residents would be comfortable if they were two kings. I believe we have several monarchies who married someone of the same sex. Oh, I'm trying to remember one off the top of my head. Curse this old brain, for not remembering this knowledge." Lady Lima conks her head with her fist. "Forgive me dear Toadsworth, I haven't touched up on my history. I do remember that the monarch has had same-sex marriages in the history of the Beanbean Kingdom. Somehow, they managed to continue the family line. Perhaps with other Beanish who were willing to produce heirs for the royalty, but I don't recall ever finding anything like that. It seems to make the most sense, as the children would still have royal blood."

"You haven't ask the Queen about it?"

"It never crossed my mind to."

"Shouldn't we?"

"Toadsworth, we don't even know if the two will be together that now. Given though, I hardly know Luigi's dating history. The prince himself has dated a bit. I know, I sound so skeptical. They've been dating for two years now. It's been two years."

"If going by when they told us, we can presume yes it's been a full two years if not more. They've had some history before then."

"...You're right, you're right. Silly of me to think it would end otherwise in such a flimsy manner." Lady Lima says. She downs another swig of Chuckola Cola alongside Toadsworth. "Well, if it's marriage, we'll be more than happy to come together to attend it!" She sighs dreamily, which earns her the smirk of Toadsworth.

"Dreaming about your own wedding?" Toadsworth says and he nearly busts out laughing.

Lady Lima snorts. "Oh Toadsworth, I'm more of a wedding planner! Nothing's more memorable than a beautiful wedding. I wouldn't my dear Prince and his potentially future husband to have a shabby wedding! That would be unheard of!"

Toadsworth smiles, a twinkle in his eyes.

"There, I got the ladder." Luigi says, pushing the rolly ladder to a tall shelf of books. "You're telling me the book you've been staring was this high up?"

"Believe me, it wasn't easy. You never want to interrupt an intense study session of Woohoo Hooniversity students. It's no funny business, let me tell you." Peasley leaned over, giving Luigi a kiss. No matter the situation or circumstance, publically or privately, it would always make Luigi blush redder than tomatoes.

Luigi held onto the rolly ladder, watching Prince Peasley eye each of the books in a section in the middle of the library.

"So…" Luigi starts suddenly, before he is surrounded by several pretentious yet well-meaning college students and realizes he has to keep his voice on the down low. "What is it looking for? Maybe I can help."

"Shhh, I tried to move it in a place I could come back to it. Up here, specifically." Peasley glances back to the books. His dark eyes lit up seeing the book back in the starchy yellow book sticking out against a bunch dark greens and bright blues.

"What's so important about it?

Peasley hops down from the rolly ladder with book in hand. He gazes around the university library and finds an unoccupied table for him and Luigi to sit. He ushers the green-clad plumber to follow.

"Well, Luigi…" Peasley asks. "There is a question I want to ask. It seems weird to consider coming from me, but I just want you to hear me out."

"Huh?"

"Tell me, have you considered the future? At the very least, our future."