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Characters by Nintendo
Story by gold-ring-951 . deviantart . com
Title by kingasylus91 . deviantart
Edited by me
Mario and Peach
Dawn of True Love
Part 1
It was beautiful morning in the Mushroom Kingdom. The sky was bright blue, the fields were full of flowers, and the birds sang sweetly. At Toadstool Castle, Princess Peach slowly woke up from her long evening rest. As she opened the curtains and the windows, she took a deep breath of fresh air and listened to the birds singing.
"What a beautiful day… and a perfect one for our day out today!" Peach said with a pleasant tone in her voice. She then turned around and made her way to the bathroom.
After a nice, warm shower, the princess put on her bathrobe and wrapped a pink towel around her hair. She then walked up to a bathroom scale. Slightly nervous, she stood firm and stepped on the device, then as the machine did its thing, she looked down. "Huh… looks like I lost a few pounds." The princess chuckled. "Running from Bowser that one time has really paid off."
Minutes later, at the wardrobe, she was having trouble deciding what she would wear for the day.
"Princess, you're already awake!" a voice said from behind. A Toad maid came in with some fresh tea for her.
Peach sighed, a hint of concern in her voice. "Rose E., I'm really having trouble what I should wear for our day out," She began to panic a little. "What do you think? What if he doesn't like the way I look?"
"Don't worry, your Highness," the maid assured her. "Most men don't really care what you wear. They just want to be with you. You just have to be yourself."
"Thank you. That really helps," Peach said as she found a nice outfit to wear. A minute or two, Peach was wearing a light blue vest with a dark blue jewel in the center of her chest, and a pink knee-length skirt with a brown belt wrapped around her waist. She also wore a beige sun hat Mario gave her for her most recent birthday. She had decided to leave her crown behind just this once. "How do I look?"
"You look wonderful!" Rose E. said happily. Peach then grabbed a bag that had her swimsuit. He had told her to bring it with her the night before. "What are you two going to be doing today?"
"I'm not sure. Mario has it all planned, and most of it is a surprise." It was true. All she was told was to bring a swimsuit. She didn't know what was to come, but she was excited. A full day alone with Mario was all she really wanted.
Meanwhile, everyone's favorite plumber strolled down the busy lanes of Toad Town. He pulled a list out of a basket he was carrying to ensure he hadn't forgotten anything.
'Let's see… Wiggler Garden, the Arcade, Dolphin Pool, Bloopeau's, and Star Hill. Today should be just right for all these.' Mario thought to himself as he made his way to Peach's Castle.
Upon arrival, the guards at the gate warmly welcomed him. They knew him coming was to always be expected. As usual, they stepped aside and allowed him to pass.
Just as he was about to knock on the door, someone opened it from the other side. It was the princess herself. "Oh! Good morning, Mario. And thank you again for planning this day out," she said with kindness in her voice.
"G-Good morning, Princess!" Mario replied nervously. He couldn't help but blush as he admired Peach's new look.
"Are my clothes alright today? I hope they aren't too much," the Princess was slightly nervous.
"Oh, no, not at all! I'm just a little surprised you decided to wear the hat I got you for your birthday." It wasn't a lie. In Mario's eyes, she was beautiful. He was just a little nervous talking to her, especially today.
"That's really sweet. Thanks." Peach calmed down after she said that. "So then, where are we going for our day out?"
"Madam, you just follow me and enjoy yourself," Mario said in a gentlemanly way and held his arm out.
Peach warmly accepted it, and off they went. 'I can't believe it! Our very first date! I just hope we don't get into any trouble.' Peach thought to herself.
But trouble would be following them all day. Over their heads, a Paragoomba saw and heard everything. Seeing the list that Mario had dropped, he grabbed it and took off.
A few minutes of extremely fast traveling later, the Paragoomba arrived at Bowser's castle in the Koopa-lands. Once inside, he found his king in the royal infirmary.
The Koopa King was still recovering from his most recent quarrel with Mario, so was couldn't leave any time soon… doctor's orders. "Back so soon, soldier? Report!" he demanded. The Paragoomba complied and he explained everything he saw and heard. He even showed the list he found. "This is unacceptable! Why does this have to happen now of all times?" Bower asked himself.
"What's with all the noise?!" an annoyed voice asked. Bowser looked over to see what looked like a younger version of himself. He was in a fit of rage. "I was taking a nice nap, and you woke me up!"
"Sorry, Junior. I'm just not in a good mood right now," Bowser replied as he calmed down a little.
The Koopa Prince could see that his father was upset. "I overheard what you said, Papa! That no good Mario does not deserve the Princess. She's better off with you like you always wanted," he told him, trying to cheer him up.
"I know, son, but what can I do? I'm still in recovery, and even if I were strong enough to throw the planet out of orbit, which I was once, he'd still beat me," Bowser said as though there was no hope.
Junior was worried. It seemed as though the closer the princess and the plumber were, the more his father was depressed. All he wanted right now was for his father to be happy.
Then, an idea buzzed inside his brain. He could capture Peach during their day out, and bring her to Bowser for a surprise. "Papa, if you don't mind, I'm just going to go back upstairs to my room. See ya in a bit!" As Bowser Jr. walked off out of the infirmary, he spotted the Paragoomba his father was talking to. "Hey! You!"
"Oh, Prince Jr! What do you need, sire?" the minion asked.
"Firstly, gimme that list!" he ordered and snatched the piece of paper. "Secondly, I want you to bring the Koopa Platoon to the hangar! I need them for a mission!"
"Yes, sire! Right away!" The Paragoomba flew out a nearby window to carry out his orders.
At the hangar, Bowser Jr. tapped his foot, waiting impatiently. Then, three different servants arrived and presented themselves to Bowser Jr.
The first one was a Green Shy Guy carrying a Magikoopa's wand on his back in a brown backpack. The second was a Red Shelled Paratroopa in green boots and had what looked a red bucket on his head. The third was a Goomba who was wearing what looked like blue pajamas and a blue sleeping hat.
"You called for us, your highness?" The Shy Guy asked as they bowed before his prince.
"Ah… Sergeant Guy, Corporal Paraplonk, and Private Goomp. I have a self-appointed mission that I need you three to help me with." Bowser Jr. then quickly left and returned in his Koopa Clown Copter. "Hop in. I'll explain everything on the way."
The Koopa Platoon jumped into the vehicle, and off they went to the Mushroom Kingdom. As they began their journey, the Koopa Prince pulled out that list he grabbed just earlier. "First stop: Wiggler Garden."
(Author's note: Rose E. at the beginning is a reference to Rosie, the robot maid from the classic cartoon series, 'The Jetsons.')
