Super Luigi Brothers

Back and forth. Back and forth. Back and forth. Back and for…wait. Why am I doing this? Why am I walking in this line over and over again, turning only when an insurmountable obstacle prevents itself? I am capable of more than this. I need not waste my life in this pathetic display of incompetence. In fact, I refuse to! No, from this point forward I am going to use all my talents to the fullest! Starting today, I shall never –

Sadly, we'll never know what that Goomba's next thought would be, nor how his example would affect other Goombas down the line, as Luigi chose that moment come jumping down from a warp pipe and crush him. Using the momentum from that, he jumped again, onto a set of floating brick blocks. Running along them, he jumped once again at the very end, bouncing of a Paratroopa before landing on a Koopa. Picking up the shell that was left behind he threw it in front of him, knocking away a line of Goombas and Koopas that had been approaching. Running forward, he found himself at the end of the path; all that remained were a flag and a warp pipe. Sitting down, he took out his map and crossed this section of the Mushroom Kingdom out.

"Oh…Mario isn't-a here-a either! Where-a could he be-a?"

A while ago, Luigi's beloved brother, Mario, had disappeared without a trace. Luigi had dedicated all his time to tracking him down, but so far he hadn't had any luck, and he was running out of places to look. Thankfully, Bowser hadn't enacted one of his schemes yet, but it was only a matter of time. And Luigi wasn't sure if he could take down the evil King of the Koopas. After all, Mario was the hero and the icon. Luigi was just…Luigi.

Packing up his map again, he pulled down the flag and walked over to the warp pipe. Jumping to the top, he quickly scanned the area again, making absolutely certain that Mario wasn't nearby. Failing to spot him once again, he jumped inside of the warp pipe.

Luigi could tell right off the bat that something wasn't right. Instead of appearing in the underground, or another section of the Mushroom Kingdom, he appeared in a solitary darkened room. Looking around nervously, he shivered as he became aware that the room was also very cold. He immediately decided that Mario was certainly not here, and even if he was, he could stay for all Luigi cared. Starting to jump back onto the warp pipe, he stopped cold when he heard a voice from behind him.

"Surely you aren't leaving yet?"

As soon as the man spoke, the room brightened up. Luigi, visibly scared stiff, slowly turned around to face him. He looked unusual, with blue hair and all-white clothing. Luigi couldn't bring himself to say anything as the man smiled and began to speak.

"Hello, Mr.…" Sir almost said Luigi's last name, but, realizing that it would only cause confusion, decided to abandon that practice for now, "er, Luigi. How are you?"

Luigi, still shaking from fear, found himself unable to speak.

Come on, Luigi. What would Mario do?

Conjuring up images of his brother and his feats of bravery, Luigi managed to sputter out a few words.

"Wh-wh-who-a are you-a?"

"Oh, my apologies, Luigi. I haven't properly introduced myself." At this, Sir did a very dramatic bow, and slowly stood back up. "You may call me Sir."

Luigi began to back up until his back hit the warp pipe. Bumping into it, he started and let out a small yelp. Realizing it was just the pipe, however, he mustered up the courage to speak again.

"Wh-wh-what do you-a want?"

"I have come with an invitation for you, Luigi. An invitation to a tournament being hosted by my superior."

For the first time, Luigi stopped shaking so much. A tournament? Maybe…just maybe…

"You are correct, Luigi. Your brother Mario will be there."

Luigi started and began shaking again as he realized this strange man had read his thoughts.

"Oh, yes, sorry about that. When one can read thoughts, one does find oneself using the talent often. Anyway, if you enter this tournament, you'll get more than a chance to see your brother. The winner is allowed a wish. Anything they desire."

Luigi gaped at the man. He could read thoughts? But his mind quickly turned to the other thing he had said. A wish? Why, with that, Luigi could be strong and brave. All of the images he had of Mario braving dangers and trouncing Bowser were briefly replaced with Luigi doing the same things.

"Well-a…"

Luigi was tempted, but he still didn't trust this man. And it was better to be safe than sorry. Opening his mouth to say no, a nagging thought suddenly hit him.

Mario would say yes.

"…I'll-a do it."

The man smiled and snapped his fingers. No physical change had taken place, but he walked towards Luigi and climbed onto the warp pipe.

"Excellent. Now, if you'll just follow me, I've redirected this pipe to take us to the arena."

The man stepped inside and fell into the depths. Luigi climbed onto the pipe as well and, taking a brief look into the inky blackness inside, jumped in.

By OddName