Chapter XXI: Go Waluigi Flyer!
(In the last episode, the Marios decided to split up to accomplish two separate tasks, but before they could get to either of their destinations, Mouser caught everyone by surprise, captured Yosheta and fled. Right now, Luigi and Waluigi were inspecting their means of chasing down the foe...a gyrocopter known as the Waluigi Flyer.)
Luigi: I knew the S.S. Garlic was big, but I had no idea it could utilize the Waluigi Flyer as well. Dang, Warios really are more resourceful than I thought.
Waluigi: Yup. We sure are. Now how about I hop into the cockpit and start this bad boy up?
(Waluigi strapped on a pilot's cap and climbed into the cockpit. Luigi sat in the back seat.)
Waluigi: Buckle up! This could be a wild ride!
(Waluigi made some quick adjustments to the controls, then he revved the Waluigi Flyer's engine.)
Luigi: Righto! Go get 'em, Waluigi! For great justice!
(Not long after Luigi said those words, the Waluigi Flyer got going and took off from its landing strip on the S.S. Garlic.)
Waluigi: Let's see now... If memory serves, that filthy scum headed northwest.
Luigi: Excellent. The Beanbean Kingdom happens to be in that direction. After we get Yosheta back, we can go ahead and check the place out and see if there's another egg there.
(Waluigi whipped out a pair of binoculars, which he probably pillaged from Mario, and used them to look further ahead.)
Waluigi: Target confirmed. I see him up ahead. The dirty rodent. How dare he get away so easily. That's just not right.
Luigi: Pipe down and chase him already. Hmm...you think we should've told our bros where we were going first?
Waluigi: Meh. They'll be fine.
Luigi: I'm not sure about that. You do know what Mario is like when I'm not around and he worries about me, right?
Waluigi: Well...I guess you got a point there. But I'm sure that new girlfriend of yours will let him know what's up.
(Luigi was about to say something, but he didn't. The only thing he really cared about right now was getting Yosheta back.)
Luigi: Sheesh. Doesn't this thing have nitros or something? Hurry up!
Waluigi: 'Fraid not. If you would just settle down and watch, you'd see that I have everything under control. And in case you forgot, I can't blast the twit because Yosheta might get hit too. But once I get near him...well...you just wait and see.
(Luigi quieted down again and prayed that Waluigi knew what he was doing. Over on Mouser's end of the chase in the sky, Yosheta struggled to get out the net that she was still stuck in.)
Yosheta: Who do you think you are and where are you taking me?!
Mouser: Who I am is none of your business and I'm taking you to the Beanbean Kingdom so my master can try out his new weapon. Heheheh. How do you like them apples?
Yosheta: I like watermelons better. Are apples the lucky fruit today?
Mouser: Wha...what?! What is that supposed to mean? And what's that weird chopping noise?
(Mouser looked behind him and saw the answer to his question. The Waluigi Flyer was quickly closing in on him!)
Mouser: Oh cheeseballs...
Waluigi: There he is! Let's rock 'n' roll! Dark Stare!
(Waluigi leered at Mouser and his eyes glow with an eerie purple aura. Suddenly, the carpet's speed was cut in half! ...Or did its controls get reversed? Whatever the case is, Waluigi's attack did something to the carpet...)
Mouser: What the heck is this?!
(While Mouser tried to figure out what was causing the carpet to malfunction, Yosheta managed to free herself from the net.)
Mouser: What?! Noooo! Why you little-!
(Mouser pulled out a bomb and prepared to throw it at Yosheta, but then the Waluigi Flyer caught his attention and he threw it at that instead.)
Waluigi: Gah! We're hit! Sorry Luigi, but I'm gonna have to circle around and give it another shot!
Luigi: I don't care what you do. Just get Yosheta back!
(Mouser whipped out another bomb and hurled it towards the aircraft. Waluigi, using some sharp shooting skills, unleashed a missile and detonated the bomb a moment after it was thrown. Mouser was hit with the explosion and was sent flying off the carpet to the ocean.)
Mouser: Raaaaaaaaaats!
(Luckily, Yosheta wasn't caught in the blast radius. Now that the carpet no longer had a pilot, all it did was hover in the air. But now how exactly will our hero get her off?)
Yosheta: Oh dear. I seem to be stuck here...
Luigi: Nice shootin'.
Waluigi: Piece of cake. But one question. How do I get her?
Luigi: I'll release the ladder and get her myself. Just slow down, circle around and drop altitude.
Waluigi: Roger that.
(Waluigi did what he was told and Luigi lowered the ladder and carefully climbed down.)
Luigi: A bit to the right! No, your other right! Okay, drop altitude a bit more...!
(Waluigi followed the instructions and lined up the gyrocopter so Luigi could snag Yosheta as he passed by. And he did just that. He wrapped one arm around her and lifted her off the carpet. Since nobody was on it at all now, the carpet simply fluttered down toward the ocean.)
Luigi: Are you okay, Yosheta? Did he hurt you?
Yosheta: Don't worry. I'm okay. I was just a bit scared. That's all.
Luigi: Glad to hear that. That you're okay I mean.
Yosheta: I'm sorry I got you into this mess. I should've been more careful.
Luigi: Hey. Don't worry about it, alright? In fact, it looks like I might be able to look for the next egg a bit sooner than planned. Waluigi! Land 'er at the Beanbean Airport!
(Waluigi looks toward Luigi and Yosheta and salutes them.)
Luigi: Hmm...I sure hope the beanbean people don't mind if we make an unexpected landing there. Oh well.
Yosheta: Where are we going again?
Luigi: Beanbean Kingdom. Really happy place. You'd probably like it there. Right then. Let's get in the Flyer. My arms are getting kinda tired already.
(A few moments later, Luigi and Yosheta were sitting comfortably in the back seat of the Waluigi Flyer when the Beanbean Kingdom slowly came into view.)
Waluigi: Okay Luigi. I don't know this area at all. Could you tell me where the airport is real quick?
Luigi: It's right on the south side of the kingdom which we happen to be approaching. You can't miss it really. Just go ahead and touch down on the right end.
Waluigi: Right. Roger that.
(Waluigi worked on the controls like he's been piloting the Flyer his entire life and the gyrocopter makes a safe landing on the tarmac. Luigi, Waluigi and Yosheta climb out and proceed through the gate. One of the fellows working there shouted something about unauthorized aircraft, but the party of three take no notice and continued.)
Yosheta: So...where do we start looking?
Luigi: I planned on getting some help from the kingdom's prince. He might have some helpful ideas. Problem is...castle security is pretty tight so I doubt you guys can follow me in. So for the time being, I guess you two will have to hang around in Beanbean Castle Town. Speaking of which, here we are.
(Luigi and friends had arrived in Beanbean Castle Town. It is a happy, bustling town inhabited by friendly bean people. One could say that it is the Beanbeanian equivalent of Toad Town. Just to the north laid Luigi's destination, Beanbean Castle.)
Luigi: I'll be going into the castle. You two go chat with the people or something until I get back. Alright?
Waluigi: Sure thing. I think I'll go check out the store over there.
(Luigi and his two comrades parted ways and Luigi headed up a few flights of stairs, crossed a bridge and went right up to the main door of the castle where a pair of Beanbean guards stood.)
B.B.G.1: Ah, if it isn't...uh...Louie? Er...no wait...Louis? That isn't it. Um...Gigi?
(Luigi shakes his head and taps his foot. The other guard whacks the first one in the head.)
B.B.G.1: Oh, that's right! Luigi! Yes, I got it now!
B.B.G.2: Hey there Luigi. What brings you here on this fine day?
Luigi: I'm on a rescue mission at the moment.
B.B.G.1: Oh, is the prince ill?
Luigi: Actually, I'm rescuing someone else. I just need a bit of help from the prince.
B.B.G.1: Ah. That would be my next guess.
B.B.G.2: Okay then. You may enter. If memory serves, he's in the east wing.
(The guards moved to the side and allowed Luigi to enter. Our hero checked out the castle's eastern wing and found Prince Peasly tending to the castle garden.)
Peasly: Well well well. If it isn't my good friend Luigi the superstar!
(Luigi chuckled and blushed...the way he often did when the prince praised him.)
Peasly: Oh my. That stache of yours is magnificent! Have you been training on the sly or drinking a lot of Teehee Blend? Whatever it is, if you keep it up you'll probably be able to do this!
(Peasly does his trademark "hair shine" and Luigi continues to giggle uncontrollably...and he probably would've kept going if his stomach hadn't rumbled.)
Luigi: Ugh...that's right. I almost forgot. I haven't eaten anything today. I'm kinda on a rescue mission and-
Peasly: My word. I simply cannot allow you to do any rescuing with an empty stomach. Here, have a few coins and buy yourself a lunch. Oh, don't worry. No need to pay it back. It's on me. After you're finished, you come right back here and fill me in...