A/N: Just one more to go!

-The Princess in Green-
-Chapter Twelve: Promise-

Luigi pointed to a small clearing, just after the designated dance floor. There sat a younger Daisy, looking very alone and uncomfortable. The tiara that sat on top of her head, the one Tonia was wearing now sparkled in the soft light that shone over head. Seeing her mother again made her feel incredibly homesick, and all she wanted to do was to go over there and give her a hug. But Tonia didn't let go of Luigis hand.

There, across the room stood a younger Luigi. Dressed in a suit looking even more nervous and out of place than Daisy, his eyes scanned the room until he found Daisy and his uncomfortable frown turned to one of shock, then to a small smile.

Tonia remembered Daisy telling her this story, it was one of her favorites growing up. She glanced at Luigi, who had a similar smile on his face while staring at the younger Daisy too. He probably misses her, Tonia gave his hand a reassuring squeeze. He turned his attention back to his daughter, who was about to say something until he shook his head, then turning to watch his younger self reluctantly start to cross the room, slowly building up his confidence. Tonia followed his example with a short laugh, it's not everyday she could witness her parents falling in love.

"Um..excuse me...your highness...?" the younger Luigi, stood in front of Daisy. She looked up at him, and he smiled. The memory of Luigi took a step back, holding out one hand while the other was behind his back "I- it would be an honor if- if I could have this dance... with you..."

The memory of Daisy smiled, and a similar blush that Luigi had crept up on her cheeks. She gently took his hand, standing up and stepping close to him "I would love to.."

The last thing Tonia saw until the memory faded away was the future King and Queen of Sarasaland dance across the ballroom.

The memory then faded into a different one, this time a younger Mario and Luigi ran through the halls of Bowsers castle. Despite being shorter and fatter, Mario was way ahead of Luigi who was struggling to keep up.

The room shifted until they were back into Bowsers Throne room, where the Koopa King was waiting for them. Bowser roared, trying to look as scary as possible. Though it only served to make Tonia giggle. She seen Bowser act like that before. When he was playing with Tonia after one of his meetings, when the 6 year old insists that he acts like a scary dragon. Of course he was bewildered over the fact that Tonia was never scared of him. Unlike the younger Luigi they were watching, the memory cries out and quickly hid behind a very brave Mario.

The memory of Bowser began to shoot several fireballs, one of the ending up trailing behind Luigi who was running for his life. This time it was the older Luigi that stood next to her that laughed at the memory. "I can't believe there was a time I was afraid of my friend..." he whispered.

The memory fades for a final time, and Tonia found herself in a room she only barely remembers. There on a old looking bed sat a very tired Daisy, who was leaning against a bunch of pillows. She was in a oversized nightgown with a large blanket over her legs. In her arms was a newborn bundled up in a towel.

Tonia left this hippie convent when she was only 5. She barely had any memory of the large cottage in the country side. But Daisy and Tonia lived a very simple life until they returned to royalty. This time Tonia did let go of Luigis hand, standing closer to the bed. The room was quiet, save for Daisy softly talking to the infant that was only hours old. She was telling stories about her family, about Luigi and her uncles and aunts.

"If I had known that you were on the way..." Luigis voice was soft, almost a whisper. Even though they could not been seen or heard, Luigi still had the need to be quiet so he wouldn't wake up the slumbering infant. "Maybe I wouldn't have been so reckless... but I was still there. Even if you couldn't see or hear me. I was there in the stories your mother and uncles would tell, and in the photographs and memories that they tried to pass on to you."

Tonia turned, and instead of the Luigi that was covered in blood, there stood the Luigi she wants to remember. With the blue overalls and a green shirt. On top of his head sat a familiar green hat.

The room that they were standing in slowly melted away, bringing them back into the Underwheres Hall of Kings. Luigi took a step back from Tonia.

"I'm afraid that our time is running out..." Luigi removed his hat, running his fingers through his hair, something that Tonia had seen Mario do many times with his crown. She suddenly felt a pressure on her head, where Luigi placed his hat "do me a favor, and give this to Mario. Since he seemed to have misplaced my other hat." Luigi gave a short laugh "and do tell him that I forgive him, that I'll see him again one day and we'll be brothers once more..."

Tonia looked down at her shoes, and gently nods. But Luigi continues "and tell Bowser that I liked the eulogy he gave for my funeral..." paused, then sighed "and tell your mother that I love her..."

Tonias head snapped up, quickly wrapping her arms around him "you can tell her yourself, you can come with us- maybe Jaydes..."

Luigi shook his head, cutting her off "I'm sorry... my time is done, but yours isn't. I shouldn't even be having this conversation with you, you don't belong here... at least not now."

Tonia squeezed him tighter, resting her head on his chest where she could hear his heartbeat, knowing that this may be the only time to. She wanted to cry.

"I'll see you again, one day. You'll even have a statue right by me. But first you have to be the Princess, then the Queen that your people need. You need to do the very best you can. Okay?" Luigi took a step back, his hand on her shoulder.

Tonia looked up at him, shaking her head "I promise..."

"That's my girl..." Luigi reached into his pocket, pulling out what looks like a folded up black rag "I used to carry this in my pocket, to remind me of how I almost ruined everything. But now it reminds me of a full life I had lived, of the people I had fought for. Besides dying a little too soon, I don't really have any regrets..." Luigi handed Tonia the black fabric, she held it in her hand for a moment before gently opening it up to reveal a black mask. "Mr. L is yours now, so take good care of him. Okay?"

This time it was her turn to laugh, knowing what he really meant by that. Not the dark history or evil personality. To her Mr. L had always reminded her that Luigi wasn't afraid to stand up for those who needed him, even if he had to hide his face to do so. A fine example to follow. Tonia quickly tied the mask around her wrist, promising herself that she'll always keep it on her.

"I love you, Tonia" Luigi pulled her into a final hug "it's time to go home, your mother is waiting for you..."

"Goodbye, Daddy" Tonia looked up to memorize his face, knowing it'll be many, many years before she could see him in person again "love you."

"Goodbye" Luigi gently kissed her on her forehead, and Tonia found herself in darkness once again.

End of Chapter.