Usually, brunch is something that you don't have too often unless you sleep in late. And that's what Luigi did. He didn't mind it, since Elvin's cooking was pretty decent and the work was awesome. How many people can say that they hunt ghosts for a living? ...besides a certain group... Anyways, Luigi felt like he was having a treat with Mario present. Polterpup was eating his Golden Bone on the carpet, enjoying himself. Elvin looked over at Mario, sipping his coffee.

The researcher asked, "Mario, what brings you here?"

Mario sighed, he might as well get it over with, he figured as he answered, "Mr. L does, I had another nightmare about him."

As Luigi choked on his toast, Elvin did a spit take. Polterpup yipped, scared. Mario patted his baby brother's back as he looked at Elvin.

He stated, "Elvin, I have to borrow my brother for a bit so we can discuss this with Daisy, Peach, and Violet."

Elvin calmed down and replied, "Yes, yes. Go ahead, my boy. Take the Poltergust 5000 with you, just in case."

Luigi responded, calming down himself, "Thanks Elvin. I owe you."

Elvin waved as Luigi whistled and called, "Let's go, Polterpup."

Polterpup finished his treat as he got to his feet and walked over to Luigi, sticking out his tongue. Mario chuckled.

The red hatted plumber stated, "Seems like he's eager to go back."

Luigi replied, getting on Polterpup's leash, "First time we're going home in two weeks. Dais was pretty mad that I didn't go into town after the Fawful incident."

Mario said nothing, for he knew the rest after that. He knew that his baby brother was now dating Daisy. Violet was happy for her best friend. She never saw him so happy. Mario, however, just wished that Luigi would just come home of Mushroom Kingdom for once. Everyone missed him.

Mario changed the subject and stated, "Well, let's get going."

The youngest Manfredi twin nodded as the two of them (along with Polterpup) started their way to Mushroom Kingdom.

Usually, when you arrive in your hometown after such a long time, no one can recognize you. That was certainly not this case this time. For the minute Luigi entered his old hometown, all of the Toads in Toad Town greeted him.

"Good to see you, Luigi!" One Toad said, "We've missed you!"

Another Toad said, "Yeah, it is so good to have you home!"

A third Toad commented, "Welcome home Luigi Manfredi!"

All of the Toads cheered as Luigi blushed out of embarrassment. Polterpup sat next to his master, panting and smiling. Mario softly chuckled as Luigi scanned the crowd, expecting to see at least Violet there. He got a big surprise when he saw something orange.

A voice yelled, "Luigi!"

The crowd parted to reveal Princess Daisy - Luigi's girlfriend and the princess of sand standing there.

Luigi blushed as he cried out, "Daisy!"

Daisy opened her arms as Luigi ran into them. Daisy hugged Luigi gently and a bit hard at the same time. Luigi returned it, just as gently and a bit hard. He really missed her.

Daisy pulled back and asked, "Do you know what's going on?"

Before Luigi could say anything, Mario came over and stated, "Peach and I wanted to wait until we were all together before we explain."

Luigi puzzled at this as Daisy nodded. Polterpup licked all of their faces. Everyone laughed as the four friends went up to the castle, unaware that they were being watched.

Shadows sometimes are with you when you are alone. But sometimes shadows are evil. And this shadow was beyond evil. He was watching Mario and his friends from afar. He seemed to have smirk with the Dark Prognosticus in his hand. The dark book, even though it was the wrong book of the prophecy and the ancients - it could still be used for evil.

The shadowy figure spoke in a low voice, "And that's exactly what we're going to do."

Back in Mushroom Kingdom, Peach had Toadsworth bring in tea as Violet and her waited for the others to arrive. Toadsworth came back in a few minutes later, holding the tea tray.

Toadsworth stated, "Here you are, your majesty. Mushroom tea."

Peach replied, "Thank you, Toadsworth. You are dismissed."

With that, Toadsworth left after bowing to Peach. Violet grimaced, she never had mushroom tea. She granted, she did have British blood in her and liked raspberry tea but she was timid to try mushroom tea.

Peach saw Violet's face and asked, "Never had mushroom tea, huh Violet?"

Violet shook her head as she answered, "Not really."

Peach giggled as she stated, "There's nothing to worry about, it tastes like there is honey in the tea."

Even though Violet was still a bit unsure, she didn't want to be unkind. She took the cup in hand, extending her pinkie. She learned early that extending the pinkie in the presence of someone rich and refine pleased them. When Violet saw Peach smiling, she knew she got it right. She lifted the cup and sipped on the mushroom tea. It did taste like there was honey in the tea, it was a rather sweet yet not too sweet. Violet smiled as she put the cup down.

The purple clad woman replied, "Your majesty, that tea was the sweetest and delicious thing I ever tasted since I got here."

Peach smiled more and commented, "I knew you would like it!"

Just then; Mario, Daisy, Luigi, and Polterpup came in. Luigi saw Violet sitting next to Peach on her right hand. He smiled as he knew that Violet was a guest of the princess.

Luigi stated, smiling, "Hey Vi."

Violet couldn't help herself, she jumped out her seat and hugged Luigi gently. Luigi smiled even more as he returned the hug. They parted as Luigi took a good long look at his best friend. Her hair was still shoulder length and her green eyes were still filled with innocence. She was wearing an iris colored blouse, dark violet jeans, and purple shoes. Her hat that Luigi gave her was on top of her head.

Mario shook Violet's hand and commented, "Good to see you, Violet."

Violet stated, shaking Mario's hand, "You too, Mario."

Daisy hugged Violet next, which Violet was more than happy to return. She couldn't believe on how well she was being welcomed, as if she was meant to be here. Before Luigi could ask anything about Violet's new clothes, Peach cleared her throat, capturing their attention.

She started to say, "Now that everyone is here, including Polterpup, there is a reason Mario and I wanted you all to come..."

Suddenly, a claw came down through the roof, surprising everyone. The claw grabbed Peach as it ripped off the roof. There, in all his evil glory, was Bowser.

Bowser stated, "Thanks Mario bros-losers!"

With that, Bowser went off. Toadsworth came in and saw the mess.

He asked, "Good gravy, what happened?"

Daisy answered, "No time to explain, we have to save my cousin!"

Violet started to say, "Yeah, we better..." She paused as she realized. She asked, "We...?"

Mario stated, before Daisy could say anything, "Come on, let's go!"

Luigi nodded and replied, "Right, Malleo!"

Polterpup barked as the five of them ran out the door and towards Koopa Kingdom to save Peach...again.

AK1028: I must apologize for the delay in the second chapter, I was rather busy yesterday. I am going to be busy this weekend as well. I hope to catch Pacific Rim and then it is time for the annual Taste of Buffalo. So hopefully I can update twice today. Any critiques are welcomed here, not that good with my grammar. Just don't - for the love of Pete - flame me. I don't like it. Anyways, please read and review! And always think outside of the box!