Author's Note: This fanfiction has been on my disk for a while. After playing lots of Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 back in the days, I thought of an idea of making a To Love-Ru fanfic around it. I understand that the "hero saves the princess" is a clichéd plot that has been repeated too many times in literature, movies, and games, but I find that a space galaxy adventure fits well in the To Love-Ru universe since the story has so many aliens from different parts of the universe. Rito could probably man up from the space galaxy adventure as well.

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Chapter 1:

Introduction – Gid's Defeat

It has been over a year since Princess Lala Satalin Deviluke successfully escaped from her daily husband candidate meetings thanks to Rito Yuuki. However, her candidates did not accept the fact that such event happened and will do anything to try to marry her. While some candidates tried to attack Rito Yuuki and force him to hand Lala over to him, one candidate decides to take approach this from another direction, going straight to the king.

Gid looks at the clock and thinks to himself, "It's been several months since all of my daughters escaped. When will Lala return home? When will all my daughters return home? Am I such an awful father that caused all of them to run away? As much as I am too harsh on them, this is for the sake of the universe and our future generations. Whether they like it or not, there will a time when they must realize the responsibilities of being princesses of this empire, especially Lala. Her time to become the new queen of Deviluke is coming soon and she must marry before that happens. I must find them and bring them back soon."

The king sits at his throne day by day with no unexpected events. Although Zastin reports to the Gid on a daily basis, Gid is more concerned about his daughters. However, on this very day, an uninvited guest arrives at the Deviluke Palace.

"King, someone wants to see you," a messenger walks up to Gid and asks for permission.

"Bring him in."

A beautiful alien prince walks towards King Deviluke's throne. He bows and kneels at the king, swearing his allegiance.

"Prince Grant Molden, what brings you here today?" Gid asks Molden.

"King Deviluke, I am here to propose to Princess Lala Satalin Deviluke. After waiting for her reply for over a year, I cannot wait any longer. The beautiful looks, the genius intellect, and the vast galaxies and planets that she will inherit, how can I not lose this opportunity? I must marry her and succeed you as being King of the Universe. After all, I am far above every other husband candidate you have proposed to her."

"As much as you have demonstrated your proven abilities, Lala is not here. She has declined your proposal and has chosen Rito Yuuki from planet Earth as her husband."

"Rito Yuuki? Who is this man? He is not even one of her husband candidates. All husband candidates that are chosen have shown the ability to become worthy successors. This man has not even shown anything. There is no way that the universe will remain peaceful if that man is chosen."

"I understand that it is against the rules of monarchy set by the universe. However, Lala persistently wanted him and honoring the proposal was the only thing I could do the satisfy her."

"How dare you break your promise? You also acknowledged that I was the best person to be your successor and Lala's husband. Not only you broke your promise, you also changed the rules of the game. What kind of cheat did Rito Yuuki use?"

"I have learned from Zastin and Lala one important lesson. A marriage is no good unless the man and woman love each other. While you love Lala, she will not love you back. Therefore, the marriage will not fall apart quickly."

"It does not matter what she wants. It does not matter who she loves. All it matters is the role of being her husband. I will not forgive you for breaking your promise; you shall pay."

Prince Molden draws his sword out and aims it at the king.

"We had no formal agreement in place. If you do plan to challenge against me, I would think twice.

Gid is known to be the most feared King in the entire universe. When anyone offended the king, the king would respond by destroying the offender and his/her entire planet, leaving nothing behind. Because he used his powers too much during the unification wars, his body has shrunk to a size of a kid. However, Gid still retains the ability to destroy planets.

Even though Prince Molden is fully aware of Gid's ability, he ignores the warnings and starts to attack. Gid successfully blocks his moves. Gid attempts to kill him first and destroy his planet and his entire alien race. As he uses his powers, he realizes that he is no match for Prince Molden. Molden powers up his sword and blasts dark energy at Gid, draining Gid's energy. Next, Molden charges up his sword and prepares to give his feared dark wave slash. Gid quickly jumps out of the way before the dark wave slash reaches him. Although Gid manages to survive, he realizes that his energy and abilities is a fraction of what it was before.

"You have underestimated me, King! Do you really think your old techniques will defeat me? I have watched you ever since I was a little boy. I have seen how you were able to win the space wars that graced our universe for many years. However, you have used too much power during these wars and therefore shrunk into a midget. Even though you are still powerful in this form, you are not the once almighty Gid Deviluke you were known for in the past. You may be more powerful than most of the alien races, but you are no longer the most powerful man in the universe. Why don't you take a rest and step down as King of the Universe? Your period of ruling is over and I shall succeed."

"I refuse!" answers Gid. "Even if I do approve of this, Lala will not. Defeating me will not make you king. Lala will succeed as the ruler married or not. I may be getting weaker everyday and reaching retirement, but I will not entrust the empire to anyone who uses force to obtain it."

Gid faints to the ground quickly. The servants rush him to the space hospital immediately. Right after Gid is hauled away, Prince Molden makes a strong declaration to Gid.

"Here's a deal I will make with you, your majesty. If you do not want to fulfill your promise, I will destroy Deviluke and find Princess Lala myself on Earth. I will kidnap her and force her to marry me. She will accept me as husband whether she likes it or not."

Prince Molden leaves Deviluke on his spaceship. Prince Molden's servants follow behind. Gid quickly relays the news to Zastin.