A/N: Johnny here, and um, yeah it's been a while hasn't it? Well, naturally I have my reasons for that, although laziness does have a lot to do with that as well. Anyways, back to the story. It's not as long as it probably should be considering the amount of time it's been, but hey at least I didn't waste much time posting it once I was done, right? Okay, no, but other than that, here's Chapter 2 of Man in Green. Oh and um, italics indicate inner thoughts...hopefully you noticed, if not there you go. Enjoy homies.

Chapter 2: One Hell Of A Day Part One

At The Star Cup

"Ah look Mario! What do you think of the newly renovated Mushroom Stadium? I believe that it will provide a rather enchanting aura for the fans to bask in while they enjoy this year's competition. I always love it when it's my turn to host one of these, and I love it even more when I get to play on my home turf" mused the fair pink princess. Despite being a gentle princess, Peach takes her game seriously, and she's never afraid to show it, even to Mario.

"It's beautiful Princess, and I'm sure it'll look even better when you toe the court" said Mario as he averted his eyes, trying to avoid showing his flushed face.

"Do you...really mean that?" Peach was as patient as any woman in the kingdom, but when it comes to her romance with Mario, she's reaching the end of her rope. Come on, make a move...there's no better place to announce a relationship than at an event like this. All you need is a little bit of a push.

"Well now, Louie and I fall behind for just a minute, and you two are already at it, huh?" Daisy sure does love to tease.

"Daisy..." glared Peach.

"Hmm?" Luigi finally decided to look up, lost in his own thoughts. Oh I see where this is going. Better change the mood before we have a princess catfight on the court...again...geez princesses are weird. At least, the ones Iknow.

"So um, princesses, we better get suited up for the pre-tournament introductions and stuff...so um, let's go Mario. See you on the courts Peach, Daisy." The ever so awkward Luigi, despite not being suave with his words, has his own unique trait about the way he spoke. He was delicate, and it never went over the head of the flower princess.

"Some guy you have there Dais."

"Seriously, I think he could talk Bowser into taking up figure skating. But anyhow, shall we?" The princesses and plumbers parted ways for their respective changing rooms, where their change of clothes and other pre-game necessities were going to be delivered to by Peach's attendants. Meanwhile, the aforementioned spiky shelled turtle had no plans of attending the event, his eyes were fixed on something larger.

Bowser's Battleship

"Sire, we are nearing our destination. We expect to board within the hour. Although if you don't mind me asking, Your Grotesqueness, why are we not attacking the princess's castle like usual? Is your target not the princess?" questioned a befuddled Kamek.

"FOOL! My target has always been and will always be the fair princess. My strategy this time is NOT something a mere advisor such as yourself would ever be able to comprehend. Now attend to my guest! And ensure that all is ready for the attack!" ordered the spiked tyrant.

"Yes your Hideousness." Kamek scuttled away, but was not happy with the answer he received. This doesn't make any sense, he's not even telling me? I'm the one that comes up with the plans! Unless...he's plotting something so diabolical, even I wouldn't accept the outcome? Or is this really too complex for me to understand? Nonsense, King Bowser? Too smart for me? Please. Regardless, I'm keeping on my toes, no way is anything happening to me because of his stupid plan.

Bowser sat in his command room, alone. Putting the final pieces of his plan together in his head. Hehe, so far so good. I know Kamek has to be skeptical about this whole thing by now, and that's fine for now. If all goes according to plan I won't need him now, or ever. The fool! He really believes ANYTHING will be accomplished from attacking the castle again? No, no even I know when I'm bested in strength, and Mario is the only one that can fit that description.

The Koopa King laid further back into his chair, annoyed at the thought of someone stronger than him in the kingdom. Unsatisfied, yet smug, the king smiled mischievously and couldn't help but to begin laughing at the 'pure genius' of his plot. Bowser began to seriously search through the steps he would take, making sure that it all flowed perfectly. MY plan goes further than simply attacking the castle. First, I must ensure that every possible hindrance to my plot is together, so that none can oppose me once the deed has been done. My attack must lead them all into the castle, so that all may be executed properly.

The King of Evil took a large breath in, and looked out of the cockpit of his master control room, he saw Mario's house slowly appearing in the distance, as if it was just a tiny insignificant pebble.

With them all in the castle, I can make my move. First, I take the princess as quickly as possible. Obviously, Mario and Green Stache', erm his name is escaping me...Anyway THOSE two blasted plumbers will get in my way. And I have no doubts that they will be more than willing to fight out of anger due to the fact that I've destroyed their precious homes. That's where I have Dimentio come in and fight up a storm with them, as I'm sure he will at least be able to hold them off long enough for me to make my move. And Kamek, depending on how he acts, may be 'asked' to participate as well, and the best part is, it doesn't matter AT ALL who wins! With the princess in my hands, and the only two forces who can come close to opposing me other than Mario and his misfit brother in a battle, there will be no stopping me when I end them all, with my super top-secret project that can and shall flatten this useless terrain into dust, while Peach and I make our escape back to my castle. And with that...

"Watch out MK...Big, Bad, Bowser is coming to play! And believe me, hehe, I play dirty. First up is your home, Mario. Let's see how you like it when your home is nothing but wood and dust!"

Star Cup Female Changing Room

"So Peachy, Mario's being a bit flirty today, wouldn't you say?" teased Daisy as she slipped into her sports attire.

"I wouldn't say so, Mario is always a gentleman, I'm sure he was just being nice. If he was trying to flirt he would've been more forward, right?"

"I dunno, maybe he was nervous? You are the princess of the kingdom...and you're like really hot. Almost as hot as me even!" smirked Daisy as stars flashed in her sapphire blue eyes.

"Mario? Nervous? No way, he's never been nervous about anything in his life, why would he be nervous over that? We've known each other for quite some time, you know." said Peach, completely ignoring Daisy's last sentence.

"It's possible. And c'mon Peach, everyone says you're as pretty as a fresh spring flower. We need to up that confidence of yours. Just be a little forward, and I bet you'll have him eating out of the palm of your hand."

"It's not that simple. We've been friends for as long as I can remember, and if he hasn't made a move on me yet, why would he start now? So if I were to make the first move, how would I know he would return my feelings!" Peach was obviously exasperated over the whole situation.

"Forget this, we're freakin' princesses! C'mon Peach, it's time to quit beating around the bush! We're gonna go out there, and we're gonna man up!" shouted Daisy with a very boyish smile on her face.

"Umm Dais we're girls. Anyways, I'm done changing so let's head out. I'll try to be a bit more forward, I suppose. But don't let me stop you from manning up." giggled Peach, putting extra emphasis on Daisy's silly phrase.

"Right," said Daisy, ignoring Peach's attempt at teasing her, "Let's go!"

Meanwhile - Male Changing Room

"So, um, Weege, you mind if a big brother grovels to his little bro for some advice?" chuckled Mario coolly as he changed out of his overalls and into the sports attire that Peach's attendants had provided for the brothers.

"Heh."

"Heh? What do you mean heh? What, are we getting too old to bond as brothers or what?" Mario and Luigi haven't aged a day in years, but nevertheless, Mario is self-conscious about his age, even if he doesn't remember how old he is.

"Nah nah, nothing like that." I just don't think we get along well enough anymore to bond...nah I can't say that.At least not here. "I um, just think it's a bit funny how I somehow ended up having a million different names. Daisy gives me a new one every time I see her." Oh boy, I really shouldn't have said her name.

"Ahaaa, well I was gonna blabber about my own girl problems, but why don't we talk about yours instead?" Mario smiled contently.

"Nothing to talk about." blurted Luigi. Woops.

"Nothing to talk about? Come on bro. You're the smart one here. You know, I know, hell, freakin' Bowser probably knows that she digs you. Do you just not like her? If so, tell me...the last thing I want to do is put you in an uncomfortable situation bro, and you know that." Mario may be a bit thickheaded at times, but deep down he is a caring brother who would undoubtedly give the world for his little brother to be happy, although Luigi usually has a hard time believing it.

Make me uncomfortable? Oh, the irony! Well jeez what do I say? I don't HATE Daisy...I just don't love her. Well, I think she's really pretty, almost as pretty as Peach. And her personality is...tiresome usually, but fun. Maybe if I actually went along with her I could fall in love with her...but then there's Peach, but who am I fooling with that? Do I even have a chance with her? Man that is NEGATIVE as hell. Aaaa! I need to think this over more, that's for sure. Goddamn it why am I making my life so freaking hard?

"LUIGI!" shouted Mario.

"What!" Luigi shouted right back, lost in his train of thought.

"If you have conversations with yourself, people will think you're insane. Even if they're in your head." Mario teased.

"Oh. My bad."

"So?"

"So what?"

"LUIGI!"

"Oh yeahhh, I needed to answer!" C'mon quick thinking here Luigi, let'sa go.

"Waiting."

"Uhhh."

"Mario! Luigi! I say chaps, I do believe it's time for the introductions! Make haste!" hollered an all too familiar elderly toad over an intercom hooked up to both changing rooms.

Safe! I swear old man, you have some awesomely terrible timing!

"Luigi! Get back here we are so not done yet!" yelled Mario as he chased his younger brother into the center of the stadium, where all the players had already been aligned, waiting for Mario and Luigi to join so that they could begin.

On The Court

"Oh would you look at that, we're here, well time to smile for the cameras, right Mario?" smiled Luigi, certain that he was safe for the time being. Maybe I can get myself knocked out of the tournament really fast, and I can go home before Mario questions me more...and then I can take a vacation to Isle Delfino or something and say that I needed some rest. Sweet, that's the best idea I've had all day!

"I'm gonna get my answers Luigi." stated Mario with a cunning smile gracing his face.

"Mario! Luigi! Took you guys long enough!" shouted Daisy as she made her way towards the plumbers.

"Daisy! I'm sure the brothers were simply taking their time so they could look their sharpest for the good people of the kingdom, right Mario?"

"Um right!" said Mario with a light red blush slowly creeping along his face. Dressing slower than a princess...should I think it's funny or should I be embarrassed?

"Taking their time is one thing, but seriously you guys, you dress slower than Peachy here! But besides that...Ahem! Luigi! There's something I need to tell you!" shouted Daisy, who suddenly was turning more and more red in the face by the second.

"Umm sure what's up?" said a startled Luigi. Suddenly it appeared that the eyes of everyone in the entire stadium had fallen upon the flower princess. Seriously, if this is what I think it's gonna be, it's gonna get really awkward, really fast...and I'm not gonna get to go on that vacation of mine.

Peach looked over at Daisy in bewilderment. You're going to do that here of all places? Well you are one brave woman Daisy, good luck!

Mario simply smiled in delight. Looks like I won't need an answer after all. Hopefully it's the right answer, nah I'm sure this'll go fine.

Daisy, meanwhile, was starting to notice the atmosphere. Geez, me and my big mouth! I can't believe I would even think about doing this here! Too late now I guess, here goes...

"I um...just wanted to tell you that...I um...I" started Daisy, before suddenly getting cut off by an old toad breaking terrible news to the crowd and to the players.

"Ahem! Attention ladies and gentlemen! The Star Cup this year will be postponed until further notice! All players please report to my broadcasting booth for further briefing. Spectators, the official announcement I've received from my messenger toads is that Bowser has destroyed a significant section of the Mushroom Kingdom, just minutes ago by attacking the western section of our beloved kingdom. Princess Peach shall be addressing the kingdom with our planned course of action tomorrow at noon, the event shall be televised from the front of the castle doors, where the princess will deliver this speech. This is due to time restraint, as we of the Mushroom Kingdom must prepare our retaliation immediately. Those who have now lost their homes, we will be providing relief at our emergency bunkers, where you all have the option to stay at until we may rebuild your homes. Others may stay with friends or family. Again, we apologize immensely for this event, everyone please start calmly making your exits. That is all."

The stadium remained silent for what seemed to be an eternity, absolutely mortified by the sudden change of events. Finally, the good people of the Mushroom Kingdom were successfully able to follow Toadsworth's orders, and they began to file out of the stadium.

Meanwhile, the players in the center were also stunned by Bowser's sudden attack.

"Wahahaaa, those poor fools in the western section, I would hate to have MY beautiful estate destroyed by that fat piece of shell. Good thing Waluigi and I don't live anywhere near here, ain't that right twiggy?" laughed Wario, who was also to participate in the coming tournament.

"Seriously lucky us. Sucks for whoever had all their stuff blown up like that." laughed Waluigi.

"Yoshi." said Yoshi, who lives on Yoshi Island and also did not have his home affected.

"Freakin' Ook Ook man. Glad I live in my jungle." added Donkey Kong, who had only recently managed to pick English up due to his continuous participation in the kingdom's sporting events. Although his way of speaking was terribly influenced by the multiple slang terms used by the participants in said events. No one really knows why Yoshi hasn't learned the language since Donkey Kong apparently learned it, but no one seems to question it, as they understand him regardless.

"Umm, Mario? Luigi? You two okay?" questioned a worried Peach, who knew that both their houses were directly in that section of the kingdom, and that their houses were surely compromised.

"Ou-Our house...I-I can't believe that...it's really gone..." said Mario softly, as if Bowser had destroyed a part of him in destroying his home. Even since Luigi had moved to his own mansion, Mario had always considered his house to be Luigi's as well.

"..." Luigi remained at a loss for words, apparently deep in thought. Wow...my mansion...our house...man. All that gone in an instant. It's a good thing I kept some coins in the bank, just in case something like this happened. I sure had some priceless things in there. Luigi deeply sighed, remembering all of his pricey memorabilia and furniture, along with the irreplaceable memories he had made inside of his home. Well my house was insured anyway but still...it's the principle of it all. I suppose I'm going to have to take Mario under my wing for now and stay at an inn on the east side of the kingdom. Or...knowing him we're gonna end up staying with Yoshi, or Toad, or...oh geez don't tell me.

"Hey guys," said Daisy softly, "if you guys need a place to stay, Peach can probably let you two stay at the castle. She lets me stay there with her, so I'm sure she'd let you two. Right Peach?"

"I don't see why not." replied Peach. Staying with the brothers...for however long this lasts, I'm sure something is bound to happen. Other than that I sure hope they're okay.

"Thanks for the offer, but um, Mario?" said Luigi as Mario raised his glove to Luigi's lips to silence him.

"Thanks a lot you two, really. We'd be honored to stay at the castle." Mario had apparently regained his composure, that is, until he thought about Bowser.

"As for Bowser..." Mario looked in Luigi's direction, his gaze menacing and his eyes red, "Our little feud ends here, right Luigi?"

"Ye-Yeah." stammered Luigi. Damn, I almost feel sorry for Bowser.

"Umm, in any case let's head up to Toadsworth to hear what he wants to tell us." said Peach, a bit staggered from Mario's gaze.

"Right. Let's go." Mario began a path into the seats and up into the booth where Toadsworth was waiting. It wasn't the quickest way to him, but the way Mario was at the moment, everyone followed quietly. And no one questioned him.

A/N: Okay, so it's short. Laziness is a serious medical condition and your support is appreciated as I try to fight this terrible ailment. Review if you want, and that's about it. It may take some time for the next chapter...hopefully it won't be three months this time. Until next time, Johnny out.