The very next morning, right at dawn, Mario and Luigi took the tunnel into Fawful's castle with Polterpup right behind them. Mario took the lead as Luigi followed and Polterpup bringing up the rear. Mario got up in the castle and saw no guards, just like Luigi predicted. Polterpup came up along with Luigi.

Mario whispered, "You're prediction was dead on, Weegie."

"Thanks Malleo," Luigi whispered.

Polterpup panted as he turned invisible - just in case. The Manfredi brothers went through the halls and eventually split up to find more information. Luigi went into the inner halls of the castle. There was no Fawful but Mimbus was there with some goons.

One of the goons stated, "Sir, there is an unwanted guest here."

Mimbus replied, "Then take them out. We must not let anyone find out what we are up to."

"Yes sir," said all of the goons as they all left.

Mimbus left with them as Luigi grimaced. 'Did they mean Mario, Polterpup, and me or Violet or all of us,' he thought, very worried. Luigi wanted to find Mario or Violet and warn them. Luigi went deeper into the castle, amazed on how quiet the castle was. It was too quiet and the green clad man was spooked. Even though he had the Poltergust 5000, he was still worried that he would be discovered. Luigi was also worried about Violet and Mario.

He was worried that they might've been discovered.

Polterpup was in the library, still invisible. He looked at the books, wondering if there was a book like Peach's in there. Suddenly, the doors open. Polterpup wasn't too worried since he was already invisible. Violet Ice entered, looking at the books.

"Jackpot," she whispered.

Violet looked over the books, knowing what she was trying to find but not sure if she would find it. That's when she saw a book with royal trim.

"Hello beautiful," she whispered.

Polterpup saw the book and saw that it was exactly like Peach's book. The ghost pup was about to take it but just then the library doors blew open. Violet Ice didn't have a chance to hide and that's when the goons saw her.

"Intruder, seize her," the head goon stated.

The goons charged at her as she threw an ice ball at them. Some of them got frozen but some of them continued to charge at her. Polterpup used a ghost howl to stop the other goons. Violet perked up as she saw that Polterpup was next to her, visible again.

"Polterpup," she asked, surprised.

Polterpup barked as Violet Ice smiled, running out with the ghost pup. She didn't expect for Polterpup to be in the library but she reasoned that he was looking for the book like she was.

"You are such a good doggy," she remarked as they ran through the castle to find the one person that they both trusted with their lives - Luigi Manfredi.

With Mario, unaware of what was going on, found himself on the rooftop. Luigi came in from the other side of the rooftop, still looking for Polterpup or Violet (if she was there and she was unknown to him).

Luigi looked at Mario and stated, "We got to get out of here, the goons know we're here!"

"How," Mario asked. Before Luigi could try and answer; a voice stated, "Well, well. Looks our intruders also include the Manfredi brothers."

Mario and Luigi spun around and saw Mimbus there with a bunch of goons.

"Mimbus," Mario hissed.

Mimbus stated, "You'll never figure out our plans, that peace treaty will happen. Destroy them!"

The goons, at that command, came charging at the two brothers as Mimbus made his escape. The two brothers were surrounded and quickly summoned their special abilities. However, the goons were faster and a bit stronger than either brother expected.

Mario stated, "Unless a miracle happens at this moment, we're pretty much doomed."

Luigi was surprised that Mario was talking like this but he knew that his older twin was right. They were in a pickle. 'Please, just please let Violet and Polterpup be safe,' thought Luigi. Just then, a cold thick sheet of ice quickly shattered Luigi's thoughts...as did a ghostly howl. Polterpup arrived and then there was a gust of cold wind, almost like an instant blizzard. A mist came over the filed as some of the goons was frozen over due to the blizzard.

There was another blast of cold yet powerful icy wind as icicles formed from the ice underneath the feet of the Manfredi brothers. The goons shivered from the cold as the icicles actually moved and trapped them. When the icy wind died down, the mist was still hovering over the field, giving a ominious shadow standing on top of a tall icicle. Luigi knew who it was. Mario, on the other hand, did not.

"Who's there," Mario asked, getting ready for a fight.

The mist lifted, revealing Violet Ice.

She answered, standing strong, "The name is Ice...Violet Ice."

Mario questioned, "What are you doing here?"

Violet rolled her eyes and stated, sarcasm in her voice, "Hey, I just saved your lives and this is how you repay me? Gee, nice guys."

Mario snarled through his teeth as Luigi pretended to be scared. Violet and Luigi had been through the scenario if she ever showed during one of their battles. She would flee the first chance she got and leave behind anything that was important before she wounded up fighting Mario and Luigi. Luigi couldn't battle Violet - she was his best friend - he just couldn't do it. Anyways, Violet was about to drop the book and leave.

However, a red fire ball being aimed at her head caught her attention. The purple clad woman quickly jumped up and landed on top of another icicle. Mario was powered up with his red fire ability, ready to fight.

He stated, "You aren't going anywhere yet! I, Mario Gregory Manfredi, challenge you Violet Ice to a battle - right here and right now!"

Violet looked at Luigi but she made sure that she was looking at Mario, as if she was making up her mind.

Luigi nodded as Violet Ice replied, "Fine, I accept your challenge!"

AK1028: Dun, dun, dun! Cue the dramatic music! What do you guys think? This battle is gonna be massive so get ready! Please read and review! And always think outside of the box!