It was another lovely evening in the Mushroom Kingdom. Mario Gregory Manfredi Junior was sitting at a private table with his girlfriend, Princess Peach Blossom Toadstool. The Toads took their dirty plates, leaving the couple alone. Mario saw his chance, taking both of her hands. Peach looked at him and Mario saw the confusion on her face.

"Mario? What is it?" Peach asked.

Mario got down one knee, taking out a small pink box. Peach gasped sharply. Mario showed her the ring that he got and showed it to her.

He told her, "Peach, ever since I have been the hero of Mushroom Kingdom, I have been in love with you. And that love has grown a lot. So, I ask you... to please be my bride and that we may be the king and queen together."

Peach was shocked, quiet at first. Mario was a bit worried that he had said something wrong. He was about to ask what was wrong, when something caught his attention. Bowser had came up, in a silk blue suit. Mario was confused as to why he was there until Peach's smile grew.

"Bowser! My love!" She gushed, kissing his cheek.

Mario's jaw dropped to the ground. Wait what...? It got even worse when Peach kissed Bowser.

"NO!" Mario shouted.

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Mario quickly sat up from his bed, covered in sweat. He looked around his house, seeing the picture of him and Peach a few months ago, saying goodbye to Cappy and his sister. He caught his breath as his memories slowly came back to him. It had been six months since he had popped the question to Peach. Sadly for him, Bowser had popped the question too. But Peach turned the both down flat. Ever since then, Mario's relationship with Peach had downgraded from boyfriend/girlfriend to barely friends.

Mario knew that he had to move on at some point. But how could he? He loved Peach dearly. He dreamed about having kids with her in the future. He sighed sadly. Sometimes he wished he never fell in love with Peach. He covered himself with his blanket, laying down again. He was going to need all of the energy right now. He was going to the castle for the first time in six months after all.

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The very next day, Peach was outside in the rose garden. She was alone and quite frankly, she was glad. Toadsworth was starting to get on her nerves. He was acting like Mario's visit was a delegate coming to town for a few days. Peach was relaxed again, smelling one of her roses. She thought, 'I can't believe how Toadsworth has been acting lately. Just because Mario is coming doesn't mean that he needs to go all out...'

She looked at the rose as she thought back to six months ago. It was true she turned down both Mario and Bowser. She was getting tired of Bowser's antics. That was why she had turned down Bowser. As for Mario...

"Peach?" A familiar voice called out to her.

Peach spun around, seeing a man there. He was about the same age as her. He was tall, rather handsome, and was very muscular. He had short fine brown hair, green eyes, and a beard on his face. He was wearing a red prince outfit. He had a sword on his right side and a silver crown on top of his head.

"Oh hello Jack." She greeted, feeling her face getting flushed.

Jack approached her, kissing her hand gently. Peach blushed heavily and thought, 'Gosh he is so handsome!' She knew Jack for a long time, ever since she met him a few years ago.

"You alright?" He asked her.

Peach answered with her own question, "Do you think I did the right thing with Mario?"

Jack thought a bit for a moment and stated, "To be honest with you, since you told me that you aren't ready for marriage yet, then why are you worried?"

Peach was a bright red from blushing as she modestly corrected, "Well no, I want to get married. I just don't think I want to marry Mario." She looked over at Jack, whom was looking at a rose, and subtly added, "I think I want to marry you."

Jack perked up as he looked at her, with a blush on his face. Did she really say that? It wasn't a dream, right? It wasn't as Peach pecked his lips softly. This caused both of them to blush heavily. Jack returned it, feeling like he was on cloud nine. Just then, Peach felt her waist being grabbed harshly. She broke the kiss as she was pulled away from Jack. Jack perked up, seeing that she was being dragged away.

"Peach!" He cried out, in worry.

He started to run after when a smoke ball went off, causing smoke to enter the room. Jack started to cough. Peach struggled against the metal hand, seeing that it was Bowser's. She cursed her luck as the hand went outside. Back inside, Luigi James Manfredi and his girlfriend, Violet Calico had entered the rose garden. They had just gotten back in town from a six month adventure with Professor E Gadd. Violet was the same age as Luigi. She had short brown hair, green eyes, soft white skin, wearing a purple short sleeved shirt with sparkles in it, black caprice with purple stones sown into the bottom seams, and white sneakers. Both of them were coughing, Violet blowing away the smoke with her ice powers.

She commented, "Yeesh, we've been gone six months and they change everything on you..."

Luigi saw Jack as he went over to him and asked, "Prince Jack, what are you doing here?"

Jack saw the two of them as he answered, "Never mind me! Bowser took Peach again!"

Violet perked up and semi-joked, "Well two seconds back and already Peach has been kidnapped. New record."

Luigi turned to her and replied, "We better find Malleo and let him know." He turned back to Jack and asked, "Will you be okay here?"

Jack answered, "Yes, I'll catch up to you two."

Luigi nodded as he and Violet headed out.

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Meanwhile, back with Mario, he had decided to go back to New Donk City to visit Pauline. He had to admit, while was two years older than him, she did seem rather interesting. That's when he heard something.

"Help me!" A familiar voice shouted.

Mario knew that voice. He felt the familiarity in her tone too. He looked up, seeing that Bowser Jr. was in the Koopa Car with Peach hostage. Mario sighed out of complete annoyance.

"Oh boy, here we go again..." He complained.

With that, the red capped hero went after the Koopa Car. What he didn't know was 1) Luigi and Violet were ahead of him, 2) Jack was following behind them, and 3) a portal had opened up behind Bowser Jr. Unknown to him, he went into a different world completely. As did everyone else.

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