Usually, when the ground is shaking under your feet, either two things are happening. It is either an earthquake or the building that you are in is coming down. Mostly everyone would pray that it is the first option. However, luck was not either Mario or Violet's side. The castle started to come down. Mario clutched the Dark Star to his chest, as if he didn't want to let it go. Violet sighed sadly as he knew that the Dark Star could somehow revive Luigi.
But she knew that it couldn't happen. As the castle started to come down with the trembles and minions left-over came in. Violet knew that they had to leave. Polterpup knew it too.
"We have to go!" Violet pleaded, pulling Mario's wrist.
Mario shook his head as Violet groaned. She had to convince him...and fast.
She made Mario look at her and commented, "Mario, don't let Weegie's sacrifice be in vein. He risked his life so we can live. We would want us to leave."
The red clad hero simply nodded as the two of them started to run with Polterpup alongside of them. Polterpup did a ghostly howl and knocked some of the minions back. Mario threw some of his red fire at them, making some of the fall over the edge. To speed them up, Violet froze the ground they ran on to make them skate fast. One pillar fell down in front of them but Polterpup went threw it.
Mario said, "We have to go around."
Violet nodded, surprised that Mario had spoken. She froze the hallway up ahead as the two of them slid down the ice. Violet cartwheeled as the ice ended and managed to propel herself upwards. Mario was stunned that she was able to do that. Violet continued, making herself look like an ice skater. Mario was really impressed. Those tricks even helped them get rid of the minions quicker. Mario was very impressed. That's when Violet saw an opening.
She yelled, "Mario, over here!"
Mario followed her as the two of them escaped the falling castle. They ran from the castle as fast as they could. Polterpup was alongside of them. The three of them didn't even notice that it was nighttime or that the castle was now down - reduced to mere rumble. The dawn of the new day was upon the once four heroes, which was sadly reduced to three. The ashes of Luigi's body were swept up with the wind but his spirit was still with all three of them.
The sun was coming up upon the BeanBean Kingdom, as a silent promise that the day would get better. However, Mario seriously doubted that. He was wondering how to tell everyone - especially Daisy - that Luigi was dead. Mario, Polterpup, and Violet were standing on a hill - watching the sun rise. Polterpup whined, leaning on Mario's leg. Mario subconsciously 'petted' Polterpup, trying to calm down the ghost pup - but mostly himself - down.
Mario was expecting Luigi to just pop out of nowhere and tell them that he was alright. Sadly, that did not happen. Violet looked up at the silent promise of a new day and knew that she had to say something.
She said, "I believed in him. Ever since he saved my life when we first met, I knew that he was a hero. I tried to repay him but he wounded up saving me! Luigi is - was - my best friend. And he always will have a special place in my heart..."
The red hatted plumber took in a breath as he apologized, "I am so sorry. I had no idea that you and Luigi were so close."
"Like siblings." Violet replied.
Mario sighed sadly as he responded, "There has to be something we can do to bring Luigi back. I want my baby bro back."
Violet said, "I know, I want my best friend back too..."
Mario looked at the Dark Star in his hand as he realized something. He knew it was risky but it was worth it. Mario turned to Violet, grabbing her hand.
"There is a way." Mario declared.
"What is it?" Violet questioned.
Mario explained, "You see, the Dark Star can grant one wish per person. If we wish together, maybe we can get Luigi back."
Violet automatically put her hand on the Dark Star as did Mario, ignoring the maybe. 'I want my brother back,' Mario wished in his mind. 'I want my best friend back,' Violet wished in her mind. As soon as they made their wish, the Dark Star started to glow a bright purple color. The Dark Star flew up into the sky and destroyed itself from the purity in the wish they had made. Green dust swirled around behind them as they looked up at the sky.
In an instant, that green dust turned into Luigi. Luigi looked down at his body and saw that he was whole again. He smiled as he looked over at Mario and Violet. They were still looking in the sky. The green clad hero ran over to them and hugged them both from behind. Polterpup was the first to notice as he pounced on Luigi and licked him silly. Luigi laughed as Violet was the next to notice him.
"Weegie!" She breathed as she hugged him, even though he was still on the ground.
Luigi chuckled as Mario looked at his baby brother. He couldn't believe that the Dark Star worked. Luigi looked up at his brother and offered his hand. Mario took it as Luigi pulled his older twin down with them. Mario chuckled as all four of them hugged, laughing. Mario was relieved that the Dark Star but even more relieved that Luigi was alive again.
"I love you, bro." Mario said, hugging Luigi.
"I love you too, Malleo." Luigi replied, returning the hug.
Polterpup howled happily as Violet laughed, hugging both brothers. Mario and Luigi both returned it, glad that the danger was finally over.
AK1028: I have to send a special thank you shout out to Kind Princess Moon Serenity. She has helped me out a lot with the story so thank you very much! Please read and review! And always think outside of the box!