H: Loving Parents

After Mario had a decent rest, he decided to look for power stars and for his brother. Mario was worried about him and about the girls. While he knew that everyone could take care of themselves, he couldn't help but feel worried. Rosalina, while she wanted to help Mario, was afraid of leaving the Lumas all the alone.

Mario understood and knew that Rosalina would be able to help more once he found someone. What he didn't expect for them to find him.

"May the stars watch over you, Mario," Rosalina whispered, finally accepting that she could be whomever she wanted to be in this galaxy.

Violet looked at Bowser Jr., a bit surprised that the Koopa King to be was with her. Then again, she was dressed as Peach.

"Hi Peach!" He gushed, sounding like an attention starved 7 year old.

"Hello Bowser Jr.," Violet replied, trying her best to at least sound like Peach.

Bowser Jr. smiled, hoping onto the bed and sitting next to the disguised ice wielder.

"Daddy is coming with my book," he said casually, giving off a big yawn. "He said you would read to me!"

'Peach never mentioned reading to him,' Violet thought, now concerned.

"Is it late already?" Violet asked him, sitting next to him.

Bowser Jr. nodded as he answered, "Ahuh. And daddy said that a lot of rest will help me become a big and strong king like him!"

Violet couldn't help but giggle at that. The little Koopa kid might had been evil but up close, he was really nice. Maybe he was the reason Peach didn't mind getting captured. Maybe she did it for the starved attention Koopaling.

"Are you gonna be grumpy like him?" Violet teased, tickling the little guy.

Bowser Jr. laughed, not noticing how cold she was. Violet kept tickling him, laughing herself. Bowser came in and actually smiled at the sight.

"Hey, no hurting my son," he teased.

"Stop her daddy!" Bowser Jr. laughed.

"Oh come on, it is only tickle torture," Violet stated, giggling.

The little Koopa kid giggled as Bowser handed Violet a book.

"His usual bed time story and don't forget the funny voices!" Bowser hissed, but in more of a warning tone.

Violet took the book and after she had read it, she had discovered Bowser Jr. was sound asleep. She smiled as she covered the little guy with the blankets. Bowser smiled as he left the room. Violet decided to follow, looking at Bowser.

"You sure didn't act like that during the Void and Darkness battle," she commented.

"He's my son," Bowser huffed. "He's evil but that doesn't mean I can't be nice around him."

Violet sighed as she said, mostly to herself, "Why do I put up with this?"

Bowser heard her as he hissed, "Hey, I want him to at least have a mother!"

"A mother that doesn't love his father? Doesn't sound like a family," she pointed out.

Bowser growled, "Hey who are you to be telling me on how to raise my son!"

All of the sudden, he got a sniff of her. Violet was creeped out but turned paler than usual when his expression turned from anger to shock.

Violet asked, "What's wrong with you?"

Bowser answered, "Peach usually wears cherry blossom perfume. You are wearing lilac perfume. And there's only one person who wears that!"

With that, he grabbed the wig, exposing Violet's short brown hair.

"Hey!" She protested.

"I knew it! You are Violet!" He huffed. "You fooled me!"

Violet returned her eye color back to normal as she pointed out, "Considering I did pretty good up until this point, you are the fool!"

Bowser grabbed her, ripping off the copy dress, seeing Violet's regular clothes.

He demanded, "Where is Peach? How did you get in here? Where is Mario and Greenie?"

Violet hissed, "I'm not telling you where Peach is or how I got in here. And by the way, his name is Luigi!"

Bowser threw her to the ground and huffed, "I can't do much with you! Greenie's girl or not, you aren't what I need."

Violet swore, "No shit Sherlock!"

Bowser growled for the guards as they took her down to the castle dungeon. Bowser was furious. He had to admit that the violet ice wielder was pretty good actress. But how did she do it? Was she that close to Peach? And where did Peach go anyhow? And if Mario and Greenie were here, they would have presented themselves by now, right?

"What am gonna to do Bonita... What am I going to do...?" He whispered.

After getting 15 power stars from various galaxies, Mario returned to the Comet Observatory. He saw the pirate ship flying towards them. Fearing for Rosalina and the Lumas, he quickly ran back. The ship stopped as a Toad popped out. He was face-to-face with Polari and screamed.

"What are you?" Polari asked the Toad, curious.

Peach came out as she answered, "He's a Toad. Who are you?"

"I am a Luma named Polari and I am counsel to her majesty, Rosalina." Polari explained.

At that moment, Mario ran in front of Polari as he saw Peach.

"Peach?" He asked.

"Mario!" She gushed, hugging her boyfriend.

The red clad plumber returned the hug as Rosalina came over. She nearly gasped at the sight of her mom but then remembered - she wasn't her mom. She was a total stranger. 'Not for long,' she thought, as she walked over.

"Do you know them, Mario?" Rosalina asked.

"Yes, this is some of the Toads and Princess Peach," Mario answered, smiling.

"You are Rosalina?" Peach questioned.

"I am," Rosalina answered, smiling.

"Wait if you are here does that mean Bowser gave up?" Mario asked.

"Um...not exactly. And where is Luigi?" Peach questioned.

"He and I got separated," Mario answered, making a fist. "And I have no idea where he is!"

"We will find your brother, don't fret!" The Toad stated.

"And save Violet," Peach added.

"Mind explaining that one?" Mario asked, looking worried.

Rosalina did too as Peach told them that Violet had taken her place. Rosalina looked towards the sky, feeling her father's presence.

"You know what to do, I don't have to tell you." She heard him saying. "Be the person you want to be. That's why I sent you to the next galaxy. To be free of your past so you can make your own future."

"Rosalina?"

She looked up, startled. She found it was Peach addressing her.

"Sorry," the guardian of the Lumas apologized. "I often times hear my dear departed father giving me advice."

"Sounds like he was a good man," Peach replied, smiling.

Rosalina smiled herself as she admitted, "He sure was."

AK1028: Hope this is making sense! Please read and review. And always think outside of the box.