March 2, 2013
12:20 a.m.
Secret Mine
The other Luigi was still down as the other Polterpup was pulling his collar back to the Bunker. Mario watched them leave, tears in his eyes. He couldn't believe that it happened, even though he was here.
"So this is why Luigi was acting this way today," a voice very familiar to the red clad hero asked.
Mario spun around and saw John there, with Marty, who had obviously had returned from the future.
Mario nodded sadly and answered, "Yes, this was why."
John hugged Mario as Marty kneeled down to the fallen hero.
He stated, "Mario, John, I also a younger brother. I have an older brother and sister. And I hate the fact that I'm constantly in their shadow, always being compared to them, trying to be like them or even better. But I finally can say that I am better than them."
"Because you are a time traveler," John asked, curious.
Marty shook his head and answered, "No, because I finally started to be me."
That's when Mario realized that this must've been when Luigi became his own person. 'That's why he said that he had no regrets in losing his arm, because it was the day he stepped out of my shadow,' Mario thought.
John stated, "I think we better get out of here before someone sees us."
"Good thinking," Marty replied.
The red clad plumber merely nodded as John and Marty helped him to his feet. They helped him out of the Secret Mine, quiet for most of the trip.
About a few hours later at his mansion; Luigi finally returned with the Digtron 2000. Pete went to Evershade Valley to help him. Doc was explaining the plan to Annie, Marty, John, and Mario when they returned.
"We got the drill," said Pete, panting.
Luigi collapsed to the ground, also panting.
Luigi stated, "Either that drill is heavier than I expected or I'm getting old."
Everyone laughed at this as Annie got them some water.
"Here, this should help," she said.
The brother of thunder smiled and said, "Thanks Annie, that's appreciated."
The younger brother of lightning wiped his brow and asked, "Why did you leave this place like this for so long?"
Luigi looked sad as did John, Marty, and Mario. Pete, Doc, and Annie caught onto this.
Annie stated, "Luigi, you don't have to answer that if you don't want to."
The brother of thunder shook his head as he replied, "It's alright, I can answer it. Today was the day I got hurt. Today was the day I lost my left arm."
Pete looked like he got punched in the stomach hard.
"Same here, today was the day I got hurt too," he stated.
Doc gasped, "Great Scott, you two are really alike! I wonder if you two are the same of each other, in a Pokémon and human sense."
"English Doc," Marty pleaded.
"Yeah, what does that mean," Annie asked.
John and Mario looked at Doc, curious as well.
Doc explained, "Well, from my understanding, they are counterparts, if you will. Luigi is Pete's counterpart in a Pokémon sense and vice versa. They are - if you will - one in the same."
"One in the same," Pete repeated, breathless.
"Counterparts," Luigi repeated, also a bit breathless.
"It makes sense, junior," Mr. L stated.
Mr. P added, "Yeah, how else did you two asked for our help at the exact same time? You have to be counterparts."
Luigi looked at Doc and then at Mario. The two brothers didn't say a word, their eyes did. Their sapphire eyes were reading each other. Marty and Annie looked on, a bit puzzled. John, Pete, and Doc did the same thing.
"Malleo, what Mr. L and Mr. P say are true. It has to be true," Luigi stated.
"Which is why John, Marty, and I are going to free the prisoners, Weege," Mario stated.
Marty added, "Yeah so you two can down Fawful."
Annie replied, "As you two do that, Doc and I will enter at the gates and take out the guards that might becoming towards Mario and company."
"Or towards you and Pete," Doc added, placing his hand on Annie's shoulder.
Luigi looked at Mario as Mario did the same.
"We work together, mio fratello," Mario stated, smiling.
Luigi smiled too as he nodded, knowing that things between them were finally back to normal. John and Pete looked at the other.
John smiled as he stated, "As Mario said, we work together, mio fratello."
Pete smiled too as he also nodded, things were finally right again. Marty turned to Annie, who knew her Italian very well.
He asked, "Mio fratello?"
"It means my brother," Annie answered.
Doc looked at her and asked, "How would you say brothers in time?"
Annie smiled and answered, "Fratelli nel tempo."
"And one girl," Pete joked.
To this, everyone laughed.
June 3, 2013
1:20 p.m.
BeanBean Kingdom
The De Lorean arrived with the three sonic booms and flaming fire trails, taking out the guards in front of the castle. The guards had already received word that the prisoners had escaped again. The guards went over to the De Lorean as the passenger door opened, taking out one of the guards. Annie jumped out, kicking another and cartwheeling over another. It was times like these that her previous experience as a cheerleader and a black belt in karate helped.
Luigi and Pete saw their chance as they jumped out and started to run.
"Stop them," one of the guards yelled.
"Not on my watch," Annie stated, cartwheeling over.
She took out the guards behind the brothers as Doc stayed in the De Lorean. Since he was too old to fight, he decided to drive to help. He drove over a few of the guards, smiling.
"I have to admit, I feel twenty again," Doc stated.
Annie saw Luigi and Pete enter the castle.
"Good luck," she whispered.
AK1028: Well, there you have it! A bit of explanation as to what happened before Mario, John, and Marty set the others (except Toadsworth) free. Sorry if it is a bit choppy but I thought it was good. What do you guys think? Please read and review! And always think outside of the box!
