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It had been one week since the Mr. L incident and even though Violet managed to get Luigi out of his house, he still kept himself out of town. He wanted everyone to know that he was dangerous, a veracious villain. Even though Violet told him that he wasn't, that he was still her best friend, it didn't seem to be enough. Luigi felt bad still, not even Mario or Daisy could cheer him up. There was a knock on the house's front door, gaining Luigi's attention.
Luigi went over and opened the door. Standing there was Violet, without her mask. Luigi gasped as he dragged her inside. It had been oblivious that she was crying. Luigi hugged her protectively as she sobbed on him. Luigi rubbed Violet's back, trying to calm her down. He instantly got worried.
He asked, "Vi, what's wrong?"
She sniffled as she questioned, "Why...? Why are you locking yourself away, Weegie?"
Luigi's whole body stiffened as he painfully answered, "To protect everyone from him."
Violet looked up at him and pointed out, "But he's locked away in your mind!"
He pulled away from her and walked a little bit away from her, making sure that his back was to her.
Luigi replied, "That doesn't matter, Violet. He will probably find a way out one day and everyone will blame me for his creation."
She responded, "That was Nastasia's fault, she's the one that brainwashed you!"
He shook his head and commented, "And I was the one that let her. If I wasn't such a coward, I would've bolted all of Bowser's minions, and ran for the nearest exit."
Violet pointed out, "Nastasia still might've gotten you! Dimentio could've found you too!"
Luigi turned around to her and yelled, "Face it, Violet. I am the man in green that will decide the fate of the world. Whether it is the light or dark prophecy, I'm the weak link and I'm not letting anyone I love and respect get hurt."
She yelled, "Well, we don't want you to be all down in the dumps about this! I want my best friend back!"
He yelled, "I am back, I'm just trying to protect you!"
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Violet remembered those events clearly as she held the passed out Luigi in her arms. He had been like this for a good while and Violet was beyond worried. She was also curious as to why Daisy wasn't helping her. They were dating...right...? Daisy didn't know what she was doing either, she was very confused. How could she fall in love with Mr. L? It wasn't possible. Then again, she was dreaming him about him a lot lately...yet she didn't meet him...
Daisy groaned out of frustration, gaining Peach's attention.
Peach asked, "Care to share what you're groaning about?"
She whispered, "I think I'm in love..."
Peach blinked out of confusion and questioned, "Isn't that a good thing? Luigi is a nice guy after all..."
Daisy explained, very quietly, "It's not Luigi..."
Peach's eyes widened in horror as she looked over her shoulder to look at the fallen ghost hunter. Timpani came over to them with Polterpup, Bowser, Tiptron, and Blumiere. Mario was over with Violet and Luigi, trying to revive his younger twin, completely worried.
Timpani asked, "Is there something wrong, Peach?"
Blumiere added, "Yes, your eyes are wide for Pete's sake..."
Bowser questioned, "Peach...?"
Peach perked up and stammered, "W-what?"
Tiptron reported, "You were completely out of it, Princess. You okay?"
Peach simply nodded as she turned to Daisy and asked, "Are you sure?"
Daisy looked at Luigi and saw that Violet was refusing to leave Luigi's side. Mario looked at her and saw the love in her eyes. He realized that something strange was going on.
The Princess of Sarasaland answered, "Look at them, Peach. Violet loves Luigi in a way that I've never seen before. Even though she knows that he 'belongs' to me, she refuses to let him go. Her heart belongs to Luigi. Her heart is true."
Polterpup looked up at Daisy and whined, as if he was concerned. Daisy 'patted' Polterpup's head.
Blumiere whispered, "The man in green will be divided and the darkness of his heart shall be set free..."
Timpani looked at Blumiere and asked, "Blumiere?"
Blumiere's eyes wide as he realized that Violet and Mario were in trouble.
He shouted, "Mario! Violet! Get away from him!"
Mario and Violet puzzled at this and before either one of them could react, a flash of green light surrounded Luigi. Mario got Violet down instantly, as green light faded and Luigi was still out. However, there was another person next to Mario and Violet. They both looked up as they heard Daisy gasping. Standing there was the one and only, Mr. L.
Mr. L taunted, "Hello, sir-jumps-a-lot."
Mario got up and stammered, "Y-you're free!"
Violet also got up and questioned, grabbing her left arm, "L-Luigi was r-right?"
Mr. L answered, "Sure looks like it, body-cold-as-ice. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have business to attend to."
With that, Mr. L got out of there as Luigi came to. He sat up and saw the surprise faces that everyone had on.
He asked, "What's wrong?"
Violet turned to him and answered, "Weegie, you were right! He did get free!"
Blumiere stated, "All according to the Dark Prognosticus, I fear. I didn't realize it til just now..."
A voice replied, "And there is more to come..."
Everyone spun around and saw Merlon there.
Bowser questioned, "What do you mean? What's going on beardy? Start talking!"
Merlon explained, "It would be best if we go into Flipside, there is much to do."
With that, Merlon took the lead and Daisy never felt so confused. But she wasn't alone. Everyone was confused and miserable. You know what they say about misery, it loves company...
AK1028: There might've been too much dialogue in this but I had to make up for lost time. Seems Mr. L is free and on his way to find Dimentio. That can't be good... Please read and review! And always think outside of the box!