Mario's POV

That's it, I was officially done with my 'father'. He was lying to me about Luigi and God knows what else. I needed answers. And there seemed to be only one option. Luigi. But I didn't even know where he was. He just said to find him. So, that's what I started to do. I knew he wouldn't be in Toad Town. That was inspected everyday to see if he would turn up there. He wouldn't have gone to Bean Bean Kingdom, especially not in a day. So, I decided to head out to Boo Woods. Granted, I had never been in those woods but it was a start. But why did he let me go in the first place? It didn't make sense.

I eventually found Luigi near what appeared to be a house of some kind. It was a rather small house, perfect for one - or maybe two - people to live in.

"Luigi?" I asked.

Luigi turned his head, I guess surprised to see me. I couldn't say I blamed him. It had been a rather interesting day.

"Thought you wouldn't come," he told me truthfully. Yeah, that made two of us. He then asked, "Are you alone?"

I knew I was alone, at least I hoped I wasn't followed. But then again, would anyone dare to enter these haunted woods? Well, apparently, Luigi and I did.

"Yes and I know now my father is lying to me about you," I answered, looking him dead in the eye. "He knew of you somehow. How I don't know but I am determined as hell to find out."

Luigi raised his hands in defense as he stated, "Hey, I want answers just as badly as you. Imagine my thrill that I have a twin brother."

Okay, so he wasn't as blessed I was. Wherever he came from, however he was raised, was obliviously one with love. Otherwise, he wouldn't be this nice to me.

"Well, I have a baby brother," I replied. "An entire family in Koopa Kingdom. And I'm risking it all to speak with you."

Which was the complete truth. I didn't know if he was determined as I was to get answers but I had more to lose if the cards weren't stacked right.

"Hey, I'm just glad that you are real," he admitted. "Whether we become brothers or not doesn't matter to me. I just want you to be happy. I can settle for friends."

Wait, what? I looked at him, surprised. I wasn't expecting him to hand out an invitation to being friends. But then again, we weren't gonna become brothers overnight, that was for damned sure. I could settle for friends.

"That's fair enough," I admitted finally. "But it doesn't help us with this situation of getting answers."

"To be honest, we are probably not gonna get them," Luigi replied, shrugging his shoulders. "Your father didn't seem like he wanted to talk and I need to save the princess."

"What's the deal between you and her anyhow?" I asked, curious.

I had to admit that Peach was a good looking woman. I blushed. No, she wouldn't be interested in a bad boy...would she?

"Peach and me? We're best friends and we are like siblings," he answered.

I stared at Luigi for a moment, to get the sense to see if he was lying or not. God, it was like looking at a mirror whenever I looked at him. Luigi looked so much like me except for the well trimmed and smaller mustache.

"Why did you let me go in the first place?" I finally decided to ask.

"I, uh, don't know honestly." Luigi admitted. "I guess I was so shocked that you looked like me, I just..." He trailed off there, giving off a big sigh. He stared at me for a second, as if he was studying me. "I guess I hoped you would talk to your dad and come and find me afterwards. I didn't think the whole thing through."

"Apparently," I chuckled.

Luigi chuckled too as we were both started to laugh, the mist of the woods getting thinner. I blew it off as nothing until a rather creepy laugh. What was that? And why did Luigi look scared now? Why do I have an urge to protect him?

"Oh no," he muttered.

"What? What is it?" I asked, worried.

"Well, well, well," said a voice. "Seems like baby Luigi has a friend."

"Ooh, a friend? How quaint! We just love friends," said another voice.

"Let's give them a little fright, eh boys?" A third voice asked.

Just then, a gaggle of Boos appeared. Luigi screamed in fear. I perked up at this as I took a stance.

"Friends of yours?" I asked.

"H-hardly!" Luigi answered, "I h-have a f-fear of g-ghosts!"

"Grand," I sneered, activating my fire powers.

As Luigi activated his electricity powers, I launched a few fire punches at the ghosts. They didn't connect. Instead, they went right on through.

"What the heck?!" I shouted, in shock.

"Ooh, that tickles!" A ghost in front of me stated.

Damn it, I should know better than that! All of the sudden, Luigi spun around and around, creating an electric tornado and firing it at the ghosts. They were hit by it and instantly retreated. Luigi stopped spinning, I guess getting rather dizzy.

"You did it!" I declared, almost with pride.

Wait, what? Why was I proud of him? He was only a friend, or was he really my brother? He was he an enemy trying to trick me?

"I did?" Luigi asked, seeing that I was right and breaking me out of my thoughts. "I did! I did it!"

As Luigi jumped for joy, I had to laugh. Maybe being friends was a better idea after all. He didn't seem like he would hurt me.

"Freeze!" A voice very familiar said.

Luigi and I spun around as we saw bits of the Koopa army there, along with Bowser Jr. Wait, what? What was going on? Did my bro follow me?

"Hey! What gives?!" Luigi asked, looking at me. "I thought you said that you were alone!"

I was surprised too. Why did they follow me? Was this because of dad? Did he know something that I didn't?

"Luigi, I did say that but..." I started to say but Luigi didn't give me the chance to finish.

"Forget it! I thought I could trust you!" He hissed, as he tried to run.

However, the members of the Koopa army pounced on Luigi, tearing off bits of his clothes. Luigi struggled and struggled, trying to get them off. But it was of no use. They had caught him. One of them knocked Luigi out from behind.

Bowser Jr. declared, "Take him to the dungeons to be killed!"

"Bro how could you?!" I hissed as the army dragged Luigi away.

"How could I?! How could you?!" He spat, hitting me in the face with his spit.

I wipe it off as I looked at him and stated, "He trusted me!"

"And I trusted you not to betray my father and me but you quickly changed your mind when you met your REAL brother!" Bowser Jr. hissed.

I froze. So Luigi was my real brother? I didn't even know at this point. I just wanted him and I to be friends. And if we were brothers, that would come down the line when we were both ready. But that need to protect Luigi came back, this time in full force.

I begged, "Bowser Jr. please, don't kill him."

Bowser Jr. hissed, "You were asked to protect our kingdom! And you betrayed me and my dad! We are no longer family."

With that, he left to head towards the castle as I lingered there, all alone. 'Luigi,' I thought, worried.


AK1028: Well, I finally did a double update and now we are where I wanted us to be. So stayed tuned for the next chapter after this! Please read and review! And always think outside of the box!