The next day, Peach was being walked down the aisle by Toadsworth. Everyone was standing for the bride, whom was wearing a beautiful white wedding dress and white heels. Andrew was standing by Mario's side as Elvin was blubbering like a baby. Mario was in awe by Peach's beauty. This was it. He was finally going to marry the girl of his dreams. Richard – Daisy's father – waited patiently, seeing that he was going to officiate the wedding. Toadsworth reached the podium, turning to Peach.

He told her, sadly, "I always knew this day would come. But now I'm afraid that it has come all too soon..."

Peach sniffled as she hugged Toadsworth and whispered, "Oh Toadsworth..."

After hugging Toadsworth, Mario offered his arm to Peach. Peach took it and they walked up to Richard. He smiled at the couple.

Mario whispered, "Well, here we are."

Peach whispered back, "Together forever."

After vows were exchanged, Richard was about to declare them husband and wife, when the castle shook violently. Just then, the entire church roof was opened wide. There, in the skies were Bowser's ships. Bowser laughed evilly, dressed as in a white tuxedo, a white top hat, and white boots.

He shouted, "I'll take the bride, if you don't mind!"

As the claw grabbed Peach, Mario activated his Firebrand. He started to fit the Koopas and Goombas that came in. The Koopalings also came in. Andrew quickly got out a squirrel suit and put it on. He flew over to Morton, quickly starting to fight him.

"Mario! Go!" Andrew shouted.

Mario nodded, not wanting to leave Andrew behind, but had to. He ran off to follow Bowser's ship. Though many of Bowser's minions tried to stop him, Mario's friends and allies stepped in to help the red clad hero. Bowser looked at Peach, menacingly. Peach was furious, activating her Star Powers.

She yelled, "You've kidnapped me for the last time! I don't need Mario to protect myself. I can and will defeat you, Bowser!"

Bowser chuckled as he replied, "Oh please! That's a complete laugh. You lost to me the last time you fought me, Princess. Let's see how your game is."

Peach snarled, throwing a shimmering power ball. Bowser deflected it with his claws, breathing fire towards the Mushroom Kingdom's princess. Peach barely manage to dodge the flames as she grabbed up a fire flower, turning into her fire form. She threw a shimmering fireball this time. Bowser blocked it, this time with his hands. Peach was in awe.

She asked, "What?! How?!"

Bowser laughed as he answered, "Bwhaha! All these years fighting Mario and his stupid Firebrand actually powered me up over the years!"

Kamek appeared just then and stated, "Your Rudeness, Mario is coming this way."

Bowser turned to him and replied, "Ah, earlier than I expected! Get me a fire drumstick and give Tiarra to our lovely captive over here. We're going to the next kingdom, post haste, so we can get married!"

Peach huffed, "I would never marry you!"

Kamek chanted a spell, placing piranha plants around Peach's wrists. He then placed a silver tiara on her head, which Peach swore came to life, and looked scared stiff.

Kamek whispered, "You will marry him. And then, the spell will be complete."

Peach perked up at this as chains appeared around her feet. She groaned, feeling the heaviness of the chains. Today was not her day.


Peach had hoped that once Mario got on board of Bowser's ship, he would be able to defeat Bowser. She quickly proven wrong when the battle ended abruptly. Bowser had tossed his hat at Mario, which came back like a boomerang and swept Mario off of the ship.

Peach yelled, scared stiff, "MARIO!"

Mario's hat blew away, getting destroyed by the propeller of the ship. The pieces went many places but a spirit managed to catch the 'M' part of the hat.

"Mario..." The spirit whispered, looking like a top hat. "He can help..."


"Ms. Richards, over here!"

"Ms. Richards, any comment to those wanting to know of your plans for New Donk City?"

"Ms. Richards, is it true that you are hosting a party tonight?"

Luigi kept Pauline covered as Violet followed behind them. Luigi opened the door to Pauline's car as she climbed in. She breathed a sigh of relief as Violet plopped in the seat next to her. She took off her shoes, trying to get more comfortable.

Violet rubbed her feet as she stated, "Man, those paparazzi are absolutely crazy!"

Pauline had a small smile on her face and replied, "Now, now. They are only doing their job, just like you do."

Violet responded, "Yeah but they are more looney!"

Pauline held back a chuckle as their driver started the car and started to drive. Ahead of them was Luigi on a motorcycle and behind them was a police car. Pauline sighed, deep in thought. She couldn't shake the feeling that something was coming. What was it? She had been having bad nightmares as of late, dreaming that Kamek had returned and took Luigi from her. Pauline looked ahead of them at Luigi. He was still ahead of them, making sure nothing would come in front of them. She smiled a bit, looking down at her android. It was 4:45 in the afternoon and the party would start at 9 pm.

It was going to be a fundraiser as well. Pauline looked over at Violet, whom was also playing around on her smartphone. Pauline felt her heart starting to pound. She felt it. Suddenly, the car came to a screeching halt. Pauline looked ahead again, seeing that a sinkhole opened up in front of them. Where did that come from? Then all of the sudden, they heard a loud roar. Pauline felt her blood running cold. No, it couldn't be... Pauline's eyes widen in absolute horror when she saw an airship coming out of the sinkhole.

Panic started to ensue as people started to run away from the sinkhole.

The driver radioed Luigi and asked, "What's going on?!"

Luigi was about to answer when they heard evil laughter. Bowser stood on the airship, looking down at New Donk City.

Bowser announced, "New Donk City! Welcome your new ruler of this world and the Mushroom Kingdom! King Bowser of the Darklands!"

Pauline was frightened as she whispered, "No...they did have an heir..."

Violet blurted out, "What the heck is going on?! Who the heck is he?!"

Luigi commented, on the radio, "Charlie, turn around!"

Charlie started to say, "But..."

Luigi hissed, still on the radio, "Now! I've got to help these citizens!"

Charlie did as he was told and started to back up as quickly as he could. Pauline hung on tight as did Violet. But Pauline's heartbeat only increased. She looked back, worried about Luigi. But soon, Luigi was completely out of sight.

Pauline whispered, "Luigi..."

Violet tried to reassure Pauline, "He'll be okay, Ms. Richards. He can handle himself."

Pauline cringed as she thought, 'He can't handle Bowser without the Thunderhand... Where are you, Mario...? If Kamek's spell is coming true...you are about to lose what you hold most divine...'


Wishmaker1028: That ends chapter 4. Things are picking up, that's for sure! Thanks for coming by! Please read and review! And always think outside of the box!