彡一个明明白白的事实真相。彡 (An Inkling of the Truth)
The two of them stand there silently, watching each other as if either one of them would make a sudden move. The tension begins to build in Luigi as he organizes his thoughts together in his head. He had so many questions, but he knows this Shy Guy ghost will most likely not answer them all, so he decides to ask the most important ones.
"J-just to make sure," Luigi clarifies with a very shaky voice, "We're not enemies anymore...?"
"We ARE enemies," the green Shy Guy ghost snaps back, "Don't get too comfortable around us just because I'm respecting you a little. Now what do you want from our maker?"
"...Your maker?"
"Vincent van Gore, you idiot! What do want to know?!"
"Oh!" Luigi smacks his forehead, getting his thoughts straight. This may be his one and only chance to get his questions answered.
"W-well," Luigi stutters, "I've heard some rumors about him making... ...k-killer ghosts, and I was wondering if he would give me some more information about them."
"You really are hopeless," the Shy Guy ghost utters, turning his back to Luigi, "Knowing how you are, you'd probably die before you reach his studio. I mean, really? You LEFT that vacuum, your only way of fighting back?"
"I can use my bare hands instead," Luigi says convincingly, though he truly doubted he was capable of taking down any ghost at all.
"These 'killer' ghosts that you speak of," The Shy Guy ghost resumes, "Are not that easy to defeat. Sure, it would be much less of a hassle if only you brought the vacuum thing... But who cares? I don't."
"Will you help me get to Gore's studio then?"
"Who are you kidding?!" The Shy Guy ghost scoffs, facing Luigi once again while pointing his spear towards his face, "I am never helping you or your kind! I'm outta here...!"
The Shy Guy ghost then disappears, leaving Luigi to fend for himself without any weapons. Luigi knew he has to act fast. before more ghosts appear and take him down.
'I don't need the Poltergust,' Luigi thinks to himself, 'I can make my own weapon to fight with!'
He dashes out of the Ballroom and into the hallway once again, but this time, he knows where he is and where Vincent van Gore's studio is located. He can't stay here much longer; the pain in his left ankle is getting more intense and he's attracting more ghosts. This is a life or death situation... Take his chances to help Gadd, even though he's totally defenseless, or get the hell out of this mansion, somewhat unscathed.
Luigi turns to his right and begins creeping down the dark, gloomy hallway. He has to quicken his pace, for he has no way of defending himself if he were suddenly attacked by a vicious ghost.
Luigi finally reaches the end of the hallway, now branching off in two different directions. To the left are where Melody Pianissima, Slim Bankshot, and the bathroom & washroom are. To the right would bring him to the Wreck Room, eventually leading him upstairs to the second floor. Luigi has no choice but to go right, if he wants to find out more about Vincent van Gore.
With a short burst of energy, Luigi swivels to the right, dashing towards the door with all of his might. He rams the door with his already sore shoulder, breaking open the door, then falling down to the floor in pain. He doesn't have much energy left, and his adrenaline levels are plummeting down, causing him to become much more sensitive to the bone-chilling environment.
Suddenly, Luigi's breath begins shallowing every second he breathes, as if some strong, invisible force is pressing hard against his chest. The atmosphere is becoming too heavy for him to breathe normally, leaving him no choice but to pant. The cold air stings his throat and nostrils as he uses the remainder of his strength to crawl up the two flights of stairs, trying hard to ignore his aching shoulder and his cramping ankle. Even though his eyes are adjusting to the darkness, the atmosphere continues to thicken, nearly causing him to asphyxiate.
"You look tired," a voice breathes, making Luigi jump to his feet.
"W-who's there...?!" Luigi manages to choke out, his voice quivering with every breath he takes.
"I can end your suffering," the raspy voice continues, "That is the reason why you're here, is it not? Looks like your old friend really wants to get rid of you..."
Luigi whips around, nearly knocking himself off of balance to face the ghost who dare talks about Gadd.
"You know nothing! " Luigi snaps back, tightly clenching his fists, "You ghosts wouldn't have the slightest idea of what a friend is, so keep your stupid mouth shut!"
"Foolish boy," the ghost growls, emerging from the shadows. "I would keep my mouth shut if I were you. It is not wise to talk smack when you are empty-handed..."
Luigi's eyes grow wide as he stares at the ghost in utter fear. Since when did Vincent van Gore make Grabbing Ghosts talk? And secondly, why does this Grabber have sharp claws? No wonder why Gadd told Luigi to wear the necklace at all times...
"You look surprised," the Purple Grabber hisses, slowly moving closer towards Luigi, "I thought you knew all about us killer ghosts. Instead of asking Gore about his creations, why not ask the creations themselves...?"
Luigi has three choices to make: try to escape, try to take on this killer Purple Grabber, or ask this untrustworthy ghost all of the questions he has. The choice Luigi is about to make will change his life forever...