The 'Unexpected' Surprise

Today is the Mushroom Festival. An exciting day for many people in Mushroom Kingdom. It is a tribute to our favorite food here in the kingdom, the mushroom. Mushrooms of all kinds will be there; red mushrooms, green mushrooms, mega mushrooms, metal mushrooms, and so much more. To tell you the truth my favorite mushrooms are the red ones. They are always available in the kingdom and less expensive. Even the Mario bros. like them. Princess Peach likes the green ones however. They are more expensive and hard to find. Of course if you are a princess everything comes to you on a silver platter. Not me though, I prefer to be like a regular citizen. I buy what I need and perform when I can. Although performing will have to wait. Due to my dear sister's plan I have to play dress-up. You do not know how much I despise her right now. Of course I always have had unkind feelings towards her. Growing up she always got everything she wanted while I was and still am in the shadows. I bet most people do not know that I exist. Not today though, everyone will know 'me' or at least me disguised as Peach anyway. I just do not understand why nobody knows me. Of course the name Griffin is not common. Being named after a monster in Dry Dry Ruins does not help. I am actually quite nice though and less whiny than Peach. Oh well, time to get ready for the festival.

Till next time,

Griffin

Toadette comes in while I close my book. Both of us get ready for my leave. Getting a couple pairs of clothes, my book and pen, and my performing equipment. I bring this stuff everywhere. I will have plenty of space to put these items inside of one of Peach's dresses. You would be surprise how much she actually hides in them. Umbrellas, make-up, even extra clothes fit into her dresses. Why do people think she wears a ball room like dress; because it is in style? No.

After gathering these items we head down to the dressing room. Yes we do have a dressing room for special events like this one. As we walk into the room the Toads waste no time getting me prepared for the festival. In an hour I was ready for the festival. Although I had to use stilts to appear as tall as my sister. I look at Toadette to see her reaction. She looks quite pleased with the outcome of my transformation. We smile as we head out to the festival grounds in Toad Town.

I at least want to have some fun before I get kidnapped. As we arrive the whole town is bustling with excitement. I look around to see Luigi, Toadsworth, and Toad already enjoying the festival. With one hug Toadette went to spend time with her brother. As for me I went straight for my favorite stand, the red mushroom stand. As I ate a mushroom I got a tap on my shoulder. I look down to see Mario looking a tad nervous. He took out his hand and I grab it. Soon we were walking around the festival. I smile as he talks about his many adventures. Soon it is evening and the sun is starting to set. That is when disaster struck.

Out of nowhere Bowser's airships come and start Bob-ombing the place. Everyone was in a panic including myself. I heard Mario leave towards the ships, but I could not see him. The Bob-ombs unfortunately leave a smokescreen when they explode. I look around to see the smoke dissipating. This was due to a giant air ship in front of me. As I stare at it in amazement I see something jump from the ship right in front of me. That happens to be Bowser and he looks quite happy. When I try to run away he grabs a hold of my arm and laughs. The next thing I know I am on his ship. I do the only thing I know my sister would do.

"Help me Mario! Help me," I shouted in a Peach like voice.

Apparently Mario heard me because he was rushing to the ship. The smoke was no longer in the area as I see the destruction that fell upon the town. Buildings being burned down, toads running around in panic, and houses that provided comfort and safety are now demolished. I look one last time at the destruction on the town before turning to the Koopa King. I feel like an insect compared to him. You see I am the size of a toad normally and with these stilts on I feel just as small next to him. He is looking at Mario's futile attempt to catch up with the ship.

Laughing he says, "You won't get you precious Peach back this time Mario. I guarantee it!"

If only he knew he was kidnapping the wrong princess. He turns to two of his Koopa Troopers and jesters to me. They come and grab my hand, gently I must add, and take me to a room. I look around as they shut and lock the door. Pink is everywhere in the room. Pink bed, pink sofa, pink dressers, even the walls were pink. I do not know why my sister complains so much about Bowser kidnapping her. This room was made for HER. I can only imagine the room I will be staying in for who knows how long. I decide to go to bed as the trip to the Dark Land would take a while.