a/n: To fully understand this chapter, you will probably have to be familiar with Mario Golf characters. For the bachelors, I wanted to use all humans, and Mario Golf/NES Golf has plenty to chose from. I know the story description said that non humans like DK, Diddy, and Bowser would be present, but you will see where they come in at later. I promise you will not be disappointed, and come on, did you really want to read about Pauline kissing a monkey? :)
Chapter Two: The Boys!
The First Impressions
The next morning was almost as exciting as yesterday. Pauline was awakened to a beautiful fresh fruit breakfast in bed, complimentary from her producers, and was styled by the best hair and make up artists in the Mushroom Kingdom. Like clockwork, Minh was there to hurry along her dressing room sessions and get her out and onto the ferry so filming could begin on time.
"Miss Pauline, we need to be done in hair and make up in five minutes, is that what Nessa put on you?" Minh was referring to the pink and white sundress that designer Nessa von T had dressed her in.
"Yes, what, do I need to change into something else."
"No, guess not. Just seems a little cliche...nevermind, yes, we need to get you out of this. Nessa!" Minh was getting frustrated, "Why is she in pink? You know who wears pink dont you? These two girls do not like eachother! Get her into the turqouise mini, it will bring out her hair better!" Thats why Minh was paid the bucks, she caught on quick to Paulines reactions over the Princess and wanted to nip any hissy fits in the butt before they began.
It was a beautiful day on the Isle, and the sun was heating up the Airstrip pretty quick when the two arrived at 9am. Last minute touches were being made on Paulines hair and make up, and the plane could be heard in the distance.
"Ok, Miss Pauline," Marvy was an older toad incharge of filming for the day. "The plane is about 2 minutes away. Position yourself over there with our toad host, right on the x, and when we start filming you will hear ROLLING! I will scream it loud so you can hear it over the engines. Each contestant will approach you one by one, and tell you their names. Ok here we go...ROLLING!" The plane landed on the airstrip, and butterflies began to tingle in Paulines belly.
The planes door dropped open, and the ten contestants came wobbling out. Pauline, however, was not as impressed as she had hoped to be, and her face showed it. Once they had all made it off the plane, they lined up in a row in front of Pauline and the host introduced them.
"Hello lucky bachelors, and welcome to beautiful Isle Delfino. Congratulations on making the cut to fight for the chance to become this lovely little ladies future husband. As you all know, you will be competing to be the one chosen to marry her at the end of the season. Pauline, why dont you introduce yourself?"
"Hello gentlemen, Im Pauline, and it is a pleasure to be standing in front of you today. I just wanted to say congratulations on making it this far, and may the best man win." Looking at the line, she already had a pretty good idea who wasnt making it off the Airstrip.
The host took back over. "Alright Pauline, now that you guys have been 'unofficially' introduced, lets meet your bachelors! When your name is called, please wave for the camera. Charlie, Joe, Waluigi, Harry, Gene, Sonny, Wario, Mark, and Tony...wait, thats only 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...9 bachelors! We are missing one!" The nine present bachelors did there best to act surprised, looking around at eachother and shrugging there shoulders. Suddenly, a familiar face sticks his head out of the airplane door, and comes bouncing down the steps.
"Dont forget me!" Who would have guessed, Luigi was one of the bachelors! Everybody let out a little chuckle, except for Pauline.
What in the world is HE doing here? Can I not have something that is my own without THEM having to feel left out?
"Ok bachelors, now for your first challenge. One of you will be eliminated from the competition before even leaving this Airstrip! They say first impressions are the most important, so your task today is to simply introduce yourself to Pauline. State your name, shake hands, hug, whatever you feel is appropriate, then return to your place in line. When all ten of you have finished, Pauline will make her elimination. We will start with Charlie, and go down the line."
"Hello beautiful, my names Charlie. Thats a beautiful color on you." Charlie gave Pauline a hug as his gesture, not to touchy but not to friendly. She responded with a smile and blushed a little. Yep, he's staying.
"Hi Pauly, Im Joe. This is a priviledge to be on this beautiful Island with you." Joe gave her a tight hug, lifting her off the ground a little. She wasnt to impressed with his appearance, he could definately use a haircut, but he did have a nice smile, and a nice tush. Eh, he's worth a try I guess.
Waluigi never tries to impress anybody, and being on the Mushroom Kingdoms most popular reality show made no difference to him. He struted his long, lanky legs over to Pauline and whispered something into her ear. Despite his looks, she must have liked what she heard, because a big smile came across her face and her knees shook a little bit.
Harry was a little nervouse approaching her, and couldnt look her in the eye. "Wow, youre really pretty. Im Harry." He went in for a hug, but instead shook her hand. Nothing wrong with being a little shy.
"Hello cutie, why dont you just call this whole charade off, you know youre going to pick me anyways. So why waste everyones time?" Gene kissed her hand and winked at her before returning to his place in line. Wow, can you say cocky?
Sonny didnt really say much, he instead gave her a swift little hug and a peck on the cheek. He wasnt much of a fan of talking.
Wario, like his brother Waluigi, didnt try to impress Pauline any. He used the same strategy that Waluigi used, by whispering his introduction into her ears. She looked at him puzzled, and he winked as he turned around and marched his chubby self back to his spot.
Mark and Tony, being rushed by producers, made their introductions together, stating there names and giving quick hugs and pecks on the hand and cheek.
Luigi however, was allowed more time than the other nine, likely due to his super star status. "Hey hey hey Pauline, long time no see." He went in for a hug, but she pulled away. "Whats the matter with you?"
She changed her mind, realizing the cameras were still filming, and continued with the hug. "I know why youre here." She whispered in his ear. He just laughed and returned to the line.
"Now that everyone has had their chance to introduce themselves 'officially' to our bachelorette, it is now time for her to choose who she will take back to the Island with her, and who will get back on the plane and go home."
She took a deep breath and quickly skimmed the line for any last minute suggestions. Their faces were blank and nervous, waiting for her decision. "This isnt easy, you are all very charming individuals, but I have made my decision based on you guys' first impressions..." The line was starting to fidget. "Tony, I dont know if its your lack of words, or your bad comb over, but your first impression wasnt much of an impression. Im sorry, but youve been eliminated from the Bachelorette Game."
Tony looked at the ground, kind of expecting he would be the one to go. He walked over to Pauline and gave her a hug, thanked the producers for putting him on the show, and boarded the plane. When the plane had finally cleared the landing strip, The others were congratulated by Pauline and her host, and gathered around in a circle and made a champaign toast to the game.
Once the plane had taken off, Tony was filmed for his sign off from the show. "This opprotunity, despite how short it was, was amazing. Pauline is a beautiful girl, and I wish her all the luck in this game. Whoever wins this competition should feel lucky to have a woman as beautiful as she."
"CUUUUT!" Everybody applauded the wrap up of the first set filming. Pauline was rushed off the strip back to her suite, to rest for the remainder of the days filming. The boys were escorted back to their Bachelor pad, in an anonymous penthouse in downtown Delfino. They were instructed to meet the host at the entrance of the Wailalee building for their first Date Challenge in 2 hours.
Date Challenge 1: The Marilyn T Files
"Welcome to the entrance of the Wailalee Building, one of ToadTelevisions most notorious locations." The host was the nararator for the challenges, while Pauline was resting and preparing for the elimination ceremony later that night. "Some of the Kingdoms most famous television and movie stars have been filmed here, including the infamous and MaximToads #1 most beautiful woman of all time - Marilyn T. In the first year after her death in 1963, her audition reel was stolen by a corrupt employee. Ten years later it was finally recovered and placed into this protective chest to prevent further theft attempts. In her audition tape, Pauline stated that one of the things she would love to do before she died was to see this rare audition reel, because she is a huge Marilyn T fan." He started to hand out sealed manilla envelopes to the men. "Your task today, is to use the map of Delfino Plaza in your envelopes, to locate the toad who has the key for this chest in his possesion. He is hidden somewhere in the city, and your map shows where he is, but it is up to YOU to be the first to make it to the checkpoint. First one to locate the key will win a date with Pauline, to see this rare reel that has never been viewed to the public eye." An air gun was lifted into the air. "On your Mark...get set...go!"
The group scattered like mice, each one taking a different path to find the key. Incase you have never been to Delfino, it is a very confusing and easy place to get lost in if you are not a native. An hour and a half later, the first bachelor made it to the key, but before results could be presented, all nine bachelors had to be present.
Four hours passed before the final bachelor made it to the rooftop of an abandoned market building. The last one to arrive, was Sonny, panting and about to collapse from funning around the city for four hours.
"Congratulations bachelors, you all made it safely to your checkpoint. However, each competition can only have one winner, and the winner of the first Date Challenge, is Luigi!" Everybody let out a disappointing groan, as Luigi did a little victory dance. "Congratulations Luigi, you will win a one on one date with Pauline tomorrow, to stroll the beautiful sands of Gelato Beach. As for the rest of you, you face elimination at tonights elimination ceremony. Good luck."
The entourage made their way back to the private penthouse, worried expressions on their faces, to prepare for the elimination. Only one question was on each persons mind - why was Luigi in this competition?
a/n: So was that a surprise for ya, Luigi being one of the lucky bachelors? Incase you are wondering what happened to him and Daisy, you will find out during their date tomorrow, and Gelato Beach to boot! Romantic much? One can only wonder if he is there for legitimate reasons. Pauline however, is having a hard time deciding who to eliminate, now that Luigi is in the clear. As for the challenge, yes I agree, it was a little cheesy, but I needed something to coincide with their location. I sense a scheme brewing between Wario and Waluigi...ew, poor Pauly! Next chapter will be posted soon, so R&R and let me know who you think is going home! Who knows, your request may help Pauline make her decision...
btw, Marios first guest appearance is coming up right before the ceremony! Producers can be soooo sneaky.
xoxo mia