(Mushroom Kingdom- Ice Cream Parlor)
Mae smiled with delight as she savor the sweet strawberry flavor of her ice cream. It had been a while since she had ice cream that wasn't made by toad servants. Summer finished the last bit of her vanilla ice cream before speaking.
Summer: So; what are the rest of your plan for today?
Mae: Just relax, I guess. My parents did set me up to go on this date tonight after my birthday dinner. He's supposed to take me dancing.
Summer: Well isn't that fancy! I'm sure you're going to have a blast!
Mae anxiously moved her spoon around in her ice cream.
Mae: I don't know; I'm nervous. I'm not quite sure how to act.
Summer: What are you talking about? You act elegant and polite.
Mae: Well, yeah, that, but I don't wanna seem stuck up.
Summer: Then be yourself. You're polite and fun at the same time already Mae; don't stress over it so much.
Mae: I think it's too late for that.
Summer: You're gonna be fine. And besides, I promise this guy's gonna be awesome, polite and cute! How bad can it be?
(Mushroom Kingdom-Ballroom Party)
Mae sat down and removed her shoe, massaging her foot.
Date: Geez, sorry for stepping on your feet again. I'm not really the best dancer.
Mae: Oh don't worry, it's fine. I guess.
Date: My parents tried to convince me to learn ballroom dancing, but I told them I ain't up for it. I'm into science. I'm trying to find all of the ways to combine the elements on the periodic table into compounds by two.
Mae rolled her eyes as she slipped her shoe back on.
Mae: Yes, you already told me. 9 times.
The boy sat down with Mae.
Date: So, do you have any plans when you become princess?
Mae: Not really.
Date: You know what you should do? You should put the Kingdom behind big metal gates. I bet you that King Koopa's gonna try and snatch you up. I could probably work really hard to put up the most protective gates ever made in chemistry! You've gotta protect yourself. I'd try to save you but I ain't that strong. I have no chance. And who knows if your dad's gonna be around to save you.
Mae had had enough of this. This boy only talked about chemistry and Bowser. If she had to sit there and take any more of this, she'd kill herself. Mae looked over at the salad bar. The line was quite lengthy. She decided that she would send the boy over there.
Mae: Do you mind getting me a salad?
Date: Not at all. I'll be back.
Once the boy left, Mae saw this as her chance. She grabbed her clutch and stood up. Mae knew that it was incredibly rude to leave in the middle of a date, so she walked as if she was just heading to one of the snack bars. At one point, she saw one man; he had a black layered undercut and light blue eyes, and was decked out in a black dress pants and white shirt, topped off with a black vest and a striped tie. When she made eye contact with him, Mae also stopped in her tracks; this man was very handsome, and she wanted to stop and speak to him. But knowing that she needed to go, she only smiled and continued walking. I probably looked really dumb, walking off like that, Mae thought. Just as she could see the exit, Mae sped up and headed for the door. But she accidently ran into a couple who was also trying to leave. Mae stumbled back, and her heel gave away. Mae closed her eyes as she felt herself fall, but then realized she hadn't hit the ground. She opened her eyes and realized she had been caught by the man with the light blue eyes. The man helped her back onto her feet.
Peter: Are you OK? That fall would've been painful. I'm really glad I was able to save you in time.
Mae blushed.
Mae: I'm fine. Thanks.
Peter: You looked like you were in a rush. Where are you headed?
Mae: Oh, I just needed to get home. My parents are expected in a few minutes.
Peter: I see. Hey, if you're not busy tomorrow, do you think we can meet up for lunch?
The man realized what he said and started stuttering.
Peter: I mean- unless you're already taken or something- or if I'm being too pushy, I don't mean to-
Mae: I'd love to. By the way, I'm Mae. I don't believe you told me your name?
Peter: I'm Peter. It's so amazing to meet you, Mae.
(5 months later- Mushroom Kingdom- Park)
Mae observed her reflection in the Park's lake. She adjusted her hair and smiled when she saw her boyfriend's reflection appear in the water. Peter helped her up and kissed her on her forehead.
Mae: Peter, why did you have us meet here?
Peter: It's a surprise. Come on.
The two stepped onto the sidewalk that circled the lake. Mae's eyes followed the alluring features of the trees go by, while Peter's eyes were fixed directly on Mae.
Peter: Hey, you know how long it's been since we met?
Mae: Of course, 5 months.
Peter: Right. You know, those have been the best 5 months of my life. I'll never forget them. And, I really want my life to continue being the way it is with you.
Mae frowned.
Mae: What are you talking about Peter?
Peter only smiled. He got down on one knee and pulled out a small, velvet black box. Mae gasped when Peter opened it. It was a lustrous diamond ring.
Peter: Mae, will you marry me?
Mae started crying as she flung herself into Peter's arms.
Mae: Yes, yes of course!
Peter lustfully kissed Mae on her lips.
Mae: This is so exciting! We have to tell my parents! They're going to be so excited for us! I'm excited for us! I'm so excited I think I'm gonna explode!
Peter laughed at Mae and stroked her hair.
Peter: Alright, relax! We don't want that to happen! Let's go and tell them now.
(Dark Lands-Bowser's Castle)
Morton peeked into the meeting room. Junior sat at the end of the large wooden table, surrounded by loads of paper and books.
Morton: What do you want? Why did you call us to see you?
Junior: Because I have to go over the plan with you guys to kidnap the princess.
Morton: What makes you think we're just gonna follow your orders?
Junior: Because dad said that if I needed help, I can get your help. And you can't say no.
Morton rolled his eyes and looked back into the hall.
Morton: Get in here so we can get this over with!
Within a few seconds, they rest of Koopalings appeared and they all sat down. Ludwig was the only one absent. Taking no note of this, Junior stood up and pinned a giant concept map onto the whiteboard.
Wendy: What the hell is that?
Junior: Duh, it's my plan.
Iggy: Why is it so complicated?
Junior: It's not even that complicated!
Roy: Why are all of the arrows crossing each to get to a box? That's so much!
Junior: Maybe you should take the time to learn this and stop complaining!
Larry: Dad didn't make us do nearly this much work!
Junior sat down and rubbed his temples.
Junior: This will be harder than I imagined.
The doors opened, and Ludwig and Bowser walked in.
Ludwig: I told you I do not want to follow any of his orders and that is final.
Ludwig took notice of the map.
Ludwig: And what the hell is that?
Junior: It's my plan, we've been over this already!
Ludwig: You cannot be serious about making me listen to him.
Bowser: Ludwig, this is his first attempt at kidnapping the princess. We need to give him a chance.
Ludwig: Dad…
Bowser pointed at the only empty chair left at the table.
Bowser: Sit.
Ludwig groaned and plopped into the chair.
Junior: Anyway, this is how it's gonna go down.
He pointed to a green square.
Junior: That's you Iggy. Your job is to make sure we have all of the supplies we need for that night
He pointed to a red square.
Junior: Roy, you're going to be our muscle.
He pointed to a light blue square.
Junior: Larry, you'll keep an eye on the downstairs floor to make sure no one is suspicious of anything.
He pointed to a pink square.
Junior: Wendy, you'll watch the upstairs floor.
He pointed to a rainbow square.
Junior: Lemmy will be in charge of the ladder.
He pointed to a brown square
Junior: And Morton will get the princess when I tell him to.
Ludwig: Where am I?
Junior: Oh….right.
He pointed to a small dark blue square, which only had one line.
Junior: You'll just drive us to and back from the castle.
Ludwig: That's it?
Junior: If I gave you more work, you'll complain about.
Ludwig: That's not true! I won't do it because you'd probably make it super ridiculous
Junior: See, this is why I can't work with you!
Bowser: Alright, enough! Junior, you're plan is genius. When do you want to do it?
Junior: Tonight once everyone's in bed. My plan is to not attract too much attention.
Wendy: Yeah, like I'm not going to notice a bright koopa clown car in the middle of the night when the sky is supposed to be clear. If I was a toad, I'm probably gonna eventually get up and look out a window; when I see a clown car, I'm pretty sure I'm gonna run my loud mouth to someone.
Junior: Then we'll just take the back ways.
The room was silent for a while, until Lemmy broke it.
Lemmy: Are we done here?
Junior: Oh...I guess. See you all tonight.