I don't own Paper Mario:TTYD or its characters. The OCs are what I own. This is my first fanfiction, and I was so excited to write this! Please review kindly and constructively.

Anyway, this is my preface, which is the chapter that I made before the in-game prologue begins. Enjoy!

Preface: Let's-a-go!

(Brooks' POV)

My name is Brooks. I'm 22 years old and I go to college. I also live with my my mom, dad, and my sis. Oh, and let's not forget that my big sister's name is Katherine, but I perfer calling her Kat. We both like to play video games like Mario Kart, Kingdom Hearts, Paper Mario, Smash Bros, and the Zelda series! Our favorite is Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door! We both made our own files in that awesome game. Anyway, let the story begin!

One day, while Mom and Dad were on a trip to San Francisco, I was home with my Kat watching her play Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door on our own GameCube.

"Hi, sis! I got Diet Cokes from the kitchen fridge for the two of us!" I said to Kat, who said, "Thanks, Brooks!"

But then something odd happened during Kat's gameplay. Right when she obtained the Spin Jump in Boggly Woods, the TV turned black. This had concerned us, as it was strange as it seemed.

"Aw, come on!" I pouted disappointedly "Is the TV power dead or something?" Kat asked confusedly. "I have no idea, sis. I don't know how to fix a TV's power supply." I replied as we stood up to check what was wierd.

While we were at it, something shocking occurred. That's right, the TV screen started becoming a bright white.

"Sis, what's going on!? Why is the TV all white!?" I asked, nervous. "I don't know, but it can't be good!" exclaimed Kat.

The light started getting brighter, and we were afraid to find out what would happen to us. "Brooks, hold on!" Kat exclaimed, scared as much as I am. I held on to Kat's hand as tight as I could.

When the light became brighter, we screamed as the light consumed us. When the light disappeared, so did we.

I hope you all enjoyed reading this chapter! Remember readers, please review kindly and constructively for any mistakes I have made or whatever improvements I can make in this chapter. See ya!