Princess,

I'm halfway through this adventure. I know because I count the worlds I go through, because with every step I'm closer to you.

Do you remember that time you were almost forced to marry a prince, Peach? And how crushed I was? Well... you didn't know that I was crushed. I don't tell you my feelings that often. Only when you pry them out of me, like you did the night before the wedding. I told you cautiously that I didn't want to see you be forced into something you didn't want to do… which is the truth. But it's only part of the truth.

So on the wedding day, up at the end of the aisle, you looked at me with some kind of sparkle in your eye and said no, because you didn't want to. I've been thinking about that.

I think a lot when I'm resting and gearing up for another day on the way to Bowser's castle. What was that sparkle, Peach? Was it kindness or mischievousness? It couldn't have been love because there's no way you would choose me over a prince who would bring you money and luxury.

I got your letter. I've been collecting fire flowers along the way, so I guess thanks for that. I just noticed that the piece of paper you wrote on was torn at the bottom… maybe you're just trying to sneak letters past Bowser so you only use scraps.

The sun is just going down. I've stopped because I felt kind of hot a little while ago. I don't want to get sick.

I wonder what Bowser is doing to you. I hope he's not hurting you. You don't deserve that, princess. You're a good person. You're smart, gorgeous, clever, and strong. You deserve someone to love that has those traits too. So maybe you should have gone with the prince.

Goodnight. Sleep well, princess, I'll be there soon.

Love,

Mario

Dang, sorry for the wait, y'all. O_O I've been busy with school. This letter isn't too long, or like, well written, but it's from Mario. He's not trying to sound absolutely perfect or brilliant. He's writing his feelings down. Even if Peach never sees the letters, it does help to vent.

As for the "almost forced to marry a prince", that is not a real thing that happened in Nintendo… unless you count that Mario anime thing. I made it up to add some details in there. :P

xoxo