Back in the present of the Mushroom Kingdom, Young Toadsworth was nursing both princesses. Violet saw him, walking over to the man. Crash had walked off to talk to Elvin. She was still in shock about the picture and she just needed a little confirmation. It got the attention of Young Toadsworth, seeing that she was drawing near.
He asked, smiling, "Come to see the baby princesses, have you?"
Violet sat down with him and answered, "Yes, I have." She paused, looking at Young Toadsworth as she questioned, "What is the brunette's name?"
Young Toadsworth told her, proudly, "Violet Jasmine Toadstool. The younger twin sister to Peach Blossom Toadstool. Violet is blessed with the beautiful ice powers while Peach is blessed with the beautiful star power." Violet couldn't believe it. Her hunch was right. She started to shed some tears, gaining the attention of Young Toadsworth. He asked, "Eh? What's the matter, young mistress?"
Violet looked at him as she confessed, "My name is Violet Jasmine Calico. I think I am the missing princess."
Young Toadsworth looked confused but when Violet heard a gasp, she knew that Toadsworth had heard her. She turned her head, seeing that Toadsworth had entered the room. Toadsworth took one good long look at her, hugging the young woman instantly. Violet hugged back, the tears rolling down her face. While Young Toadsworth was completely confused by this display, Toadsworth just held Violet close.
Toadsworth stroked her hair and whispered, "And to think, Peach has been looking for you all of this time. Once we find her, she'll be so pleased to hear that you were by her side this whole time."
Violet admitted, "It's a bit weird confirming this, Toadsworth. But the baby having my name down to the last name is too weird."
Toadsworth nodded in agreement as he explained, "Yes, Luigi said that you have the baby's ice powers. Though when you disappeared, I was a bit more strict on Peach."
Violet responded, "Yeah, kind of figured that." She got up off of the ground and stated, "I have to save my sister. And the only way of doing that is going back to the past."
Toadsworth got off of the ground as he replied, "I must forbid you to go, Princess. You may get hurt."
Violet gave Toadsworth a victory sign and responded, "Don't worry about me, Toadsworth. We'll have Peach back before you know it!"
With that, she headed off, Toadsworth sighing in worry. Young Toadsworth looked at him, seeing that the older version of him looked relieved.
He asked, "So, you want to fill in the blanks for me?"
Toadsworth just turned to his younger self and smiled.
Crash turned to Elvin and asked, "So have you managed to fix my communication watch?"
Elvin nodded as he answered, "Indeed. And I must say, your sister is quite the little genius!" He gave Crash his communication watch and added, "With the improvements added to this watch, you can not only get in touch with me in the present but with your sister, no matter where or when she is!"
Crash hugged Elvin and gushed, "Oh thank you so much, Elvin!"
Elvin was a bit startled by the hug but returned it as he replied, "Oh, you are quite welcomed my boy."
Crash pushed the button and asked, pulling out of the hug with Elvin, "Coco, do you read me?"
Coco was quick to answer as she questioned, "Crash? Is that you? When are you?"
Crash explained, "I'm in the present of the Mushroom Kingdom. Long story of how I got here but you need to get out of the time twister. Another long story but they are coming to get you and Aku-Aku to bring to Uka-Uka and Princess Shroob."
Coco reported, "Crash, they already took out the time twister."
Crash freaked out, "What?! Are you and Aku-Aku okay?!"
Coco responded, "Yes, we're all okay. We're in the past of the Mushroom Kingdom."
Crash breathed a sigh of relief as he started to say, "Okay, listen, we're about to head back to the past to find more of these Cobalt Stars and..."
That's when he heard a familiar voice interrupt, "Crash, can't you give your sister a word in edge wise?"
Crash was surprised as he asked, "Cortex, is that you?"
Cortex answered, "Yeah, it's me. I want you to zip it for five minutes. I saved your sister from the Shroobs and we just took down Dingodile and more Shroobs by ourselves. We are going to stay in the past and wait for you to return back. Once you get back to the past, give us your location. We will try to meet you somewhere in the middle. We'll talk to then to save on power. Cortex out."
Crash was in awe, trying not to cry. He couldn't believe it. His best friend was okay...and he sounded like he was back on the side of good. Sure, if Uka-Uka ever got a hold of him, the evil magical mask would have Cortex's head on a silver platter. But at least there was a small army to stop that from happening. For the first time in three years, Crash let out a breath that he didn't know he was holding.
Luigi was coming down from the ice cream shop, Baby Luigi sitting on the chairs outside. Luigi had bought a large chocolate ice cream cone with the little tyke. Upon seeing the frozen treat, Baby Luigi's eyes went wide. He was in awe of it. Luigi chuckled, letting Baby Luigi have the first couple of licks. Baby Luigi licked away, getting chocolate all over his face. Luigi laughed, taking out the napkins in his pocket. He wiped Baby Luigi's face clean, making funny noises as he did. Baby Luigi laughed. Luigi took a few licks, not noticing that Violet was watching them. She smiled at the sight of them.
She commented, "Looks like you are enjoying this."
Luigi looked up at her and asked, "Hey, Vi. What's up?"
She walked over to him as she answered, "I was right, Weegie. My theory was spot on."
Luigi put down the ice cream cone, letting the little tyke hang onto it. Baby Luigi hanged onto the waffle cone, still licking at the ice cream. Luigi walked over to Violet, bowing to her in all modesty.
He stated, "Then allow me to be the first, Violet. Hail to Princess Violet."
Violet replied, "Oh, don't bow to me... That's gonna flip me out. Please don't treat me differently and please don't let this affect our relationship."
Luigi took the ice cream cone from Baby Luigi, cleaning him again. Baby Luigi smiled, giggling. Luigi took a couple licks before offering some to Violet.
He asked, "Want some?"
She shook her head and answered, "No, thanks. As much as I love chocolate, I think you better save it for Baby Luigi."
Luigi smiled as he stated, "You are still you."
Violet raised an eyebrow and questioned, "What do you mean?"
Luigi chuckled as he explained, "When I was hypnotized as Mr. L, you still had my back. You still knew it was me. I think you were the only one that did."
Violet pointed out, "Well you did transform right in front of me when I had pulled you, I mean Mr. L, out of Lake Twgyz."
Luigi gave more ice cream to Baby Luigi, letting him have the end of the cone. Baby Luigi belched after finishing the sweet treat. Luigi chuckled as he wiped off any remaining chocolate on the baby in green. Violet smiled at them. If he was still Mr. L, he wouldn't be caring for his younger self this much, she knew that for sure.
Luigi kissed her cheek as he whispered in her ear, "You are still my Violet, royalty or not. And I will always be there for you."
She was about to say thank you, tears in her eyes, when Luigi's lips covered hers. She returned his kiss, bringing him close. Baby Luigi just covered his eyes.
Wishmaker1028: Aw, I have to say that was pretty darn cute. Anyways guys, please read and review! And always think outside of the box!
