Peach gasped silently, her blue eyes widening in fear. Her breathing rate began to pick up, but she managed to calm it once again within five seconds. She started to ease toward her bed without making a move. She eased over to the side of the bed that waa against her wall. Peach gingerly lowered herself in an attempt to hide from the intruder's view. Her hands were still wet from the shower, and she lost her grip. She made a slight BONK! on her carpeted floor.
The atmosphere then changed. The yellow foot then stood in the hallway took a step closer. Peach flattened herself against the carpet and gazed out, shielded from plain sight. The intruder seemed timid and cautious, as if they did not know there way around the castle...or if they were possibly scared.
The door then opened. Peach's heartbeat came back stronger than ever. Her eyes began to dart around widely for a better hiding spot or weapon, but she could find none. Peach's mouth trembled. The foot had seemed to be large when Peach had spotted it from afar. Now, it prooved to be elephantine as well.
Well, this is it, Peach thought to herself, preparing to live a life away from her kingdom. I'm to be either killed or forcifully married. Goodbye, Mushroom Kingdom. Stay strong for me...I...I- A tear dropped from her eye and she began sobbing as soon as the intruder's large shadow fell on her.
"This is quite an unusual position for one to be in, is it not?" the intruder questioned in a familiar, but formal, voice.
Peach's senses then dropped. She slowly opened her eyes to see a large, bulky figure towering over her. Her curious gaze met the confused gaze of the intruder.
"Didn't anyone ever teach you to speak when one asks you someone, little girl?" the intruder rudely questioned, smoking a pipe.
Bowser wore a large pair of spectacles that resembled those worn by his "father", Kamek. His scarlet red hair was combed neatly to the side. On top of his head was a large top hat like the one he had worn in Mario's latest major rescue mission. It was black and had his emblem on it. So was his cloak, which was coal black and dragged on the floor.
"Bowser?" Peach tried.
"Yes, lass, that is my name. Bowser Koopa. I answered your question, like any adult should, so how about you answer mine?" Bowser said in a snarky tone, releasing a puff of blue flames from his pipe.
"Right. What was it again?"
Bowser's face flashed a sudden display of anger. His eyes narrowed in fury and the corners of his mouth tightened into a strong frown. His entire body tensed up and he balled up his massive fists. Peach's rapid heartbeat returned for a grand finale, and Peach gazed upward at the Koopa as he raised his left hand. He brought it down.
She flinched in fear, but was too shocked to move. Bowser cleared his throat, and she was surprised to still be in the condition necessary to hear it. "I apologize for my informalities. How about we go out and have dinner in town to get further acquainted? Sound good?"
Peach was too shocked to respond immediately, but she didn't want to cause her true demise. "Yes, yes, that's fine," she said rapidly. Bowser returned his hand to his side and turned his back to the blonde damsel. Bowser lumbered towards the door, leaving a shocked Peach to stare in wonder.
"One more question for you, if you will: Who are you?" Peach questioned, gazing curiously.
"Bowser Koopa. My, my, girl. With all this repitition, you must be deaf."
"No, no. I mean who are you?"
"Let's save that for lunch."