Overall Disclaimer: I do not own SSBM or any of its characters throughout this entire story! I love them though! :)

Hi guys! This is my first fanfic and I started this one but left it alone for few years and now I'm back to writing it. Sorry for those who have read my first chapter before I drastically changed it because I did not appreciate how I wrote four years ago. Thanks for dropping by and please R&R! Rated for language and possibly imagery? Haha. (ChRoNie07 changed penname to ohsunkiss)

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Curious Ones

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As the sun and the moon differed much from one another, so was Peach. In the morning, her cheery voice could be heard throughout the whole palace. Ever since she was little, there was no one that disliked the Princess of the Mushroom Kingdom. Known for her sweetness, the princess loved to help around the castle and gave her everything in what she loved to do. As years went by, she had grown up to become a fine lady and as she walked around her palace to greet everyone, even the guards became weak at their knees the moment she walked by and smiled. To them, this princess was perfect. What they did not know was who she became when the moon came up.

After the royal dinner, Peach quickly excused herself and slipped on her little black dress along with her dark fur coat, being careful not to waste a minute. Just then, a black vehicle pulled up at the side of the palace. Peach looked around once before she wore her sunglasses and entered her secret passageway. The chauffeur opened the door for her and drove towards the city lights.

"Hey babe, bet you couldn't wait to take off that mask of sweets?" The man in the black suit smirked when looking his Peach from head to toe.

"Shh," putting a finger on his lips, "You aren't supposed to know that?" Peach lifted her glasses and winked at her lover and they teased one another until they reached their club, Monsieur. At the door, the guard nodded and allowed them to enter. The rich and the famous had come to greet the couple and Peach loved the attention she was getting because of her famous boyfriend. Of course, the princess was famous but was never publicly seen outside of the castle. Peach in the night was her perfect disguise.

After a couple of drinks, they danced the night away and fell in love with each other all over again. Then, there was a whisper at her ear and her boyfriend signaled his buddy. Before Peach realized what was going on, Peach and her boyfriend were in a room and hugging her from behind, he said, "Baby, I want to get to know you more so that when we're married, we won't have any problems, yeah babe?" Flustered at his words and kisses on her neck, Peach didn't know what to do. She knew that she loved him but they have only been together for two months and she never wondered that she could ever do such a thing. They were on the bed and his breath tickled her neck.

"No… we can't. It's too early and you know, I'm not that type of girl," Peach stammered with her words. "Can we please not do this tonight?"

"But you've already seduced me with your dancing, isn't it unfair that you teased me but won't let me tease you?" Peach blushed once again.

Oh, now he's done it. This is not good. If he doesn't stop this, I don't know of what I'll become. "Oh stop it, you're being so silly!" Nervously laughing, Peach stopped when she saw his face. He was not smiling now, but his eyes read that he wanted to make her his instantly. "I can't and you know that. I already told you that I don't want to do this. And please. I love you but-"

"No, no, no, I can't take it any longer. Peach, I love you too much to hold back but if you don't love me as much as I love you then, I understand," By this time, her boyfriend's bare back was facing her on the edge of the bed.

Why is he being so difficult? He knows that I love him but I can't give myself to him yet. "Don't say that. You know it's not true. I love you so much but…" Peach hugged him from behind. He's making it so difficult for me. He knows that I want to respect my parents and future and save it for marriage.

He turned around and grabbed her wrist, "Then prove it to me. We won't go all the way… but just so that we'll make this night memorable," his eyes were begging Peach to say yes. "Please? Just this once."

Peach pursed her lips together and sighed, "Fine, babe. But one condition, you have to keep your word and always be by my side."

Peach's boyfriend smiled at her and grabbed her at the waist and laid her down. "Thanks, baby. I'll make sure you won't regret it." Then he teased her until she became emotionally attached to him. He gave her kisses and made sure that she wouldn't forget the night.

He did keep his word but eventually broke his last promise. Three months later, Peach went abroad for school, and they separated after she found out that he has always been with other women and left her to be alone.

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Peach awoke from her sleep and felt tears running down her cheeks. Why did I have this dream from years ago? How could I have been so stupid to let him trick me into loving him. I hate this… I really hate this…

She remembered that about a year after her depression, Mario had appeared in her life and began to encourage her. He helped her forget about her ex-boyfriend and got her back on her feet to live on. However, ever since her breakup, she became more aware of men in general and guarded herself from getting hurt again.

Peach went downstairs to drink water and sat at her kitchen table. Looking at the clock, it was four in the morning. She had no desire to go back to sleep in fear of the dream coming back. She looked at the night sky and wondered about what she was going to do before moving back to the Smash Mansion. "I'm such a mess. I don't want to feel like this before I go to see my friends again." Right before Peach got up to leave, she thought of an idea of how to represent her new self to her fellow schoolmates.

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"Oh, Princess Peach! Why did you not call us to help you?"

With cake batter on her face, Peach smiled, "Thank you but I wanted to do this by myself." The maids shuffled to make breakfast for the princess and the rest of the royal family. "Can one of you ladies call Daisy to come pick me up at noon?" The maids left the room and Peach sighed. "At least when Daisy comes, I can get ready and get out of this mess!"

Within a few hours, Peach was packed to leave and Toad came in reporting that Daisy was waiting outside the door. Peach said goodbye to her family knowing that she wouldn't see them until her next vacation. Daisy helped Peach put her stuff in the car and they rode off to Daisy's house. "Peachie, when are you moving out of your castle? I mean, you have to experience the life out of home!"

"I know Daisy but I think I still don't feel comfortable being out of the house yet… I mean, you know what I've been through and I don't know if I'm ready yet." Daisy regretted asking Peach that question because as her cousin, she was one of the very few who knew about Peach's past.

"Sorry gal, I didn't mean to bring it up. But at least we're at my house now and I'll get you all prettied up for the Smash party. They went up to Daisy's makeup room and Daisy squealed with joy whenever she was giving someone a makeover. "Wait until you get to the mansion to put on your dress, because if I drop you off at the train station and you have your dress on, then everyone's eyes will be on you!" The two chuckled because the only way to get to Nintendo was by train and bus and Peach had no choice but to put on makeup now or never.

Daisy dropped Peach off at the train station and just like they predicted, many young men laid their eyes upon the blonde beauty. The train ride took two hours to get to Nintendo but Peach still had to ride a certain bus to get into Nintendo city.

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"Which bus goes to Nintendo city? Oh goodness, it's been only a year and I can't remember." Peach looked to see if the bus stop had any directions.

"Excuse me, I couldn't help but I overhear that you are looking for the bus to Nintendo City?"

Peach turned around to see a flaming blue-haired man holding groceries. "Oh, yes. I am." The man told her that he was taking the same bus as her. "Thank you, I appreciate the help," Peach wanted to payback the man for his help, "Is there any way I can help you? I can help you carry your groceries!"

The blue-haired man chuckled, "Thank you for the offer, ma'am but I should be the one offering help. May I?" Peach nodded as the man reached for her one of her suitcase. Peach was surprised of how genuine the man's laugh was. Most men she met seemed to have a forced or half-hearted laugh but he didn't. Even the way he spoke was formal like a gentleman.

"Shall we go?" The man smiled sweetly.

Author's Note:

06/19/13: Sorry to those you liked my first chapter (09/20/09) before I edited it. I changed the whole chapter around. Please R&R! Thanks for bearing with my first fanfic! Oh and I changed my name from ChRoNie07 to ohsunkiss. :)

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