Luigi got off the boat, turning around and watching the old, grey-capped Toadstool pilot drive off into the distance before taking a deep breath.

"So this is the Waffle Kingdom huh?" He said before walking towards the inner port.

The port was a bit off from the actual town, filled with brown-shelled Koopas, Gloombas, Brown, Green and White Yoshis, and even some Toadstools wearing what looked like Ice cream cones on their heads. Some were even wearing hats that looked like the waffles he had for breakfast this morning! 'I guess that's why they call this the Waffle Kingdom...but now I'm getting hungry again...' Luigi's stomach grumbled as he hefted his extra-light backpack before talking to some pedestrians.

"Excuse me, which direction will take me to Waffle Town?" He asked a random Toad.

The Toadstool looked at him like he was insane before walking off. This was the reaction Luigi got from not only a few more Toadstools, but even some Koopas, Goombas and even Yoshis! Luigi's patience was beginning to wear thin, and just when he thought it would break, he heard someone say,

"I know the way..."

Luigi turned around to see another Duck/Bean/Koopa creature looking at him curiously. Luigi walked over and smiled, asking him if he could tell him.

"It's past those hills, right where the sun sets. Usually it's a beautiful sight, but the recent travesty has shaken people so much, they don't even want to look in its direction." He said in a mono-tone voice, not a single trace of emotion on his face.

Luigi's smile faded and he nodded. From what the letter was telling him, the Kingdom was in big trouble, and needed help fast. He thanked the Waffling, as it's species was apparently called, before heading in the direction of Waffle Town. Upon nearing the gates of the town, Luigi could hear the wallowing of the town, which actually surprised him. The Mushroom Kingdom wasn't this bad when Princess Peach was kidnapped. It actually made him curious as to what kind of Princess this, 'Eclair' was.

After giving the weeping guards the letter that Luigi had received they let him in, although Luigi was pretty sure that with all those tears blurring their vision, he could have given them a grocery list and still gotten through. Luigi walked the streets of Waffle Town, dumbstruck at the amount of men, women and children weeping at the kidnapping of their princess. He quickly made it to the castle, unable to stand the sight of the weeping townspeople. The Castle Guards let Luigi in the moment they saw him, which confused Luigi, but he continued on.

The castle was, for lack of a better word, Stupendous! The size of the foyer EASILY beat that of Princess Peach's Castle's foyer, and he hadn't even seen the best room! So he suspected. He was guided by the Waffling butler, and gaped at the paintings of apparently the many locations of the Waffle Kingdom. He saw the painting of a giant Volcano and read the title "Rumblebumping Rivet." He also saw a painting with a scenic little town, which was given the title, "Plumping the village." Luigi wondered what each meant, but instead decided to focus on the current task, keeping up with the butler. Upon entering the Throne Room, Luigi's suspicions were proven true, as this room FAR surpassed the Foyer and the Art Gallery.

The Carpet was an almost goldenrod color, while the Chandelier looked like it cost MILLIONS of gold coins! If the Chandelier was enough to make a rich family broke, then the Thrones themselves would leave the next 10 generations bankrupt! Smelted gold coins apparently made the thrones, as each chair was solid gold and had emerald studding adorning it. On the King's Throne, a Great Ruby adorned the front, while the Queen's Throne had a Great Sapphire embedded onto the front.

Luigi suddenly felt like a beggar in this palace and as such shrunk into himself, but still somehow kept up with his guide. When Luigi was signaled to stop, he looked up to see what looked like a Wizard from that Final Fantasy game he had brought with him for the boat ride. The wizard wore a magenta-colored robe that covered him all the way from his face, covering his mouth, down to his feet. He wore a monocle on his right eye, and a wizard hat that went up a bit and then went kinda jagged off to the left. His right hand gripped a staff, and three different colored rings were on his first three fingers.

"Greetings Sir. May I assume that you be the Legendary Knight? The Gentleman of Thievery? Luigi Segale?" The wizard asked Luigi.

Luigi slowly nodded his head, confused about the names he had been given. The Wizard suddenly bowed his head in shame.

"I am terribly sorry, where are my manners? I have not even introduced myself. I am Minister Crepe, I am the one who has asked for your help."

Crepe waved his hand, dismissing the Waffling to attend to its other duties before turning back to Luigi.

"You must be tired from your journey. Come, I will have a room prepared for you."

"Umm…actually, I'd like to leave as soon as possible." Luigi asked hesitantly.

Crepe seemed shocked, but understanding soon shone in his eyes.

"Ah, you have seen the town's current state and wish to change it, yes?"

Luigi nodded. Seeing the town in such disarray would not let him sleep that night, and he would much rather start his search as soon as possible.

"Very well." Crepe said before snapping his fingers.

A Waffling ran into the room, holding a box about the size of Luigi's fist. Crepe took the box while the Waffling bowed to the two before rushing out of the room.

"In here is another treasure of the Waffle Kingdom," Crepe said handing the box to Luigi, "The Marvelous Compass."

Luigi opened the box to find a compass base and one intact section.

"Huh? There are pieces missing..." He said looking back up at Crepe in confusion.

"Find the seven missing pieces of the Marvelous Compass, and find our Eclair."