;) "And so I arrive, like a sudden windstorm at a kindergarten picnic!!"

XD WOOT WOOT! What now, eh? I've updated within a DAY. Ha! And it's a decently long one, too. :) I had no homework to do, and with the play done, I sat down and wrote all evening till teh sun set. Actually, after teh sun set. :D

I got 7 whopping reviews on my last one! That's the greatest amount of reviews I've gotten in this whole story. ;) Keep it up, guys, and I may just reward you with a -COUGHPLANNEDCOUGH- sequel to this story. One of my reviewers, Twanny Bizzle, actually said that this "story is the greatest". Whoa...wow. I've gotten comments a little like this before, but, geez! That makes meh feel special and fuzzy on the inside! -shot-

Hmm? Planned sequel? Already? Heh heh heh. It's a maybe, folks. I don't know if it's the right tone, right plot, etc., but nevertheless, if you want it...;)

My friends and I were sort of planning an un-written Super Paper Mario spin-off play. XD I thought literaldramaqueen would be a good Dimentio, but she didn't seem interested one bit. X-x I thought my other best friend would be a good Timpani, even though my friend has brown hair, and in this story, she has golden, but she's so sweet...But I asked them what character I should be, and they all said, "Blumiere!" I stared at em and went, "Kay, what the Davy?! Blumiere's a guy, and I'm a girl!" and they shrug and say, "So what? Take off your glasses and put a monocle on with a white cape, white suit, a white top hat, and a staff, and you'd look like Blumiere!" XD I have silly friends at school.

So, I got no sleep last night for an unknown reason. Shoot. I was struck with insomnia and couldn't freaking get to sleep last night. Super Mario Galaxy eagerness, I suppose. Even though I have to wait till Christmas to get it. Ah well. So thus comes my inspiration for Timpani to be sleepy and exhausted. DX In which I am. I want my own Blumiere to rest my head in his hands. XD;; -shot-

As for the "puppet" deal, I just got finished watching Avatar: the Last Airbender on veoh, and it was talking about control and shtuff. Spoilers abound if I reveal more. MORE MIND CONTROL, YES?!

Urk. I want this story done, but yet I don't! AAAGH! Endings tie meh up! ...Wait. I'm not done yet. Never mind. XD;

Enough of me talking. I'm sleepy, and I'm ready to go to bed. Goodnight, and enjoy, sillies!

36

As the newly-formed trio walked down the hall of Castle Dimention, Bowser kept talking on and on and on, switching subjects so quickly it made the count and Lady's head spin. Though the other two didn't feel it, Timpani was starting to feel exhausted, longing for a rest from all the fighting and journeying. It had been days, it occurred to Timpani, since she slept, and the blackened castle was starting to cast a dreamy trance on her.

Timpani's eyes began to droop, and Bowser's words began to sound slurred and muffled. Timpani shook her head, trying to collect herself. She had a strong feeling that she should stay awake, so she could be strong for both Bowser and Blumiere, and the worlds that depended on the three. But she was failing, and her eyes began drooping again. Timpani couldn't help herself but to let her body relax.

Blumiere didn't notice Timpani's actions yet, however; he was too preoccupied trying to resist the urge to whack Bowser on his head. But after hearing a soft moan let out from behind, Blumiere looked back and gasped. Timpani was on the floor, eyes closed, completely relaxed, and just plainly asleep.

"Hang on, Bowser." Blumiere said. Bowser rolled his eyes.

"Fine, but I ain't stopping my chat over here." Bowser continued yakking on and on about something random and pointless. Blumiere went over to her side and nudged her. She stirred and looked up tiredly. Blumiere gave a gentle smile down at her.

"S'éveiller, sommiel-tête…" Blumiere whispered, stroking Timpani's hair and taking her chin in his hand. She frowned and rubbed her eyes.

"Wh-wha…?"

"Wake up, sleepy-head." Blumiere smirked, finding humor in his own voice. Timpani found no humor in it this time, though, and simply rested her head in Blumiere's hand, finding comfort and warmth in his glove. Blumiere frowned.

"What's gotten into you, Timpani?" Blumiere asked. "You haven't been like this before…you feeling alright? Fever? Headache? Stomachache? Allergic to black walls, floors, and chandiliers?" Blumiere smiled at his comic, but seeing no response, he put his free hand to her forehead. "You feel fine to me. Are you just a tad drowsy? Maybe more than a tad..."

Timpani didn't answer or didn't move; her body was in a huge state of sleep, she couldn't even hear a word Blumiere was saying. Blumiere narrowed his eyes as he sat down next to her.

"Mon sommiel pitit fille…my sleepy little Timpani. Well, we can't move on without you, but we can't stop either, so, that leaves me only one and only choice." Blumiere concluded. He picked her up like he did at their wedding, and started to carry her. "Geez, Timpani, you're heavier than you look…Bowser, let's go, we still have a while to go before we get to the main hall…"

"Hey, and that's another thing! I mean, seriously, that party we had in Fliptown or whatever it's called; sheesh! Horrible food! YUCK!!" Bowser ranted. "You have any food around here, Blumiere?"

"No, Bowser, for the twenty-first time, I don't have any food with me." Blumiere answered in a monotone voice.

Dimentio watched the three walk the halls of Castle Dimention in a crystal orb and smirked. He enjoyed seeing the fate and suffering of his victims and took happiness of taking the time to watch it. He folded his hands delicately and imperiously as he witnessed Timpani fall into a deep sleep.

"Mmm. Wonderful." Dimentio muttered while watching Merluvee's crystal ball. Nastasia, doing some paper work and organizing in a planner, looked up from her busy job.

"What's so wonderful, sir?"

"Why, Timpani's asleep, Nastasia! And Timpani is in no ordinary bedtime-sleep, she's in a sort of trance-sleep!" Dimentio laughed. Seeing the jester turn back to the mysterious sphere, Nastasia went back to work, knowing that Dimentio wouldn't speak to Nastasia for the time being. "It gives me such joy to see such a delicate, young girl fall victim to one of my magical, toxic spells. This is getting better and better…And now, for the final touch…"

Dimentio placed his hand on the crystal orb and it began to glow a dark purple. He smiled evilly.

"Oh, Timpani Pianissimo Fidéle, dear Timpani, wake up…"

Blumiere had to shift his arms every once in a while in order to stop pain emitting throughout his shoulders. He hadn't ever carried a person bridal-style for this long, and it was hard enough listening to a King Koopa's rants about how sickening Flipside's food was.

But to the count's pleasure, he heard his young wife moan softly and felt her shift in his arms. He smiled, knowing Timpani was awakening.

"That was a short nap," Blumiere noted as he stopped moving down the hall to allow Timpani to move around a little before she got back on her feet. "Just tired?"

"Blumiere, I don't feel…umm…" Timpani trailed off. Her mind snapped off suddenly, and she couldn't think anymore. It was such a weird sensation running through her, almost like she was a puppet. She shoved Blumiere in the chest, knocking her out of his grasp, and he stumbled backwards. Bowser turned to Timpani, scowling.

"HEY! I wasn't done yet, and that's no way to treat your husband! Geez, is everyone a jerk except me??" Bowser complained. Timpani turned her head to Bowser, scowled, and ran towards the King Koopa, now possessing a ray of bright purple and yellow light. She aimed it at him and fired, but Bowser ducked.

"Timpani, where the heck did you get that power?!" Blumiere exclaimed in awe. Bowser swiped Timpani's legs off the ground, causing her to fall on the floor.

"Sorry, no offense, but you DON'T STRIKE A KING KOOPA LIKE ME AROUND WILLY-NILLY LIKE THAT!!" Bowser shouted. Timpani growled and reached for Bowser's tail, but Blumiere grabbed her waist and held his staff against her neck, preventing any movement. "Sheesh! Does everybody play Super Mario 64 in this story?!"

"Timpani…Timpani!!" Blumiere struggled a little to keep her still, but with a tighter grip came more submission. "What in the world has gotten into you?! Just because I was mind-controlled back there doesn't mean that you can pretend like you're mind-controlled, too!"

Blumiere felt more resistance from his wife, and he scowled. "Zut, Timpani, qu-est-ce quil y a?!" Blumiere cursed under his breath in French, but everyone froze as they heard distant clapping. As Bowser and Blumiere looked up, they saw the infamous jester named Dimentio cheering them on.

"Ah, bravo, bravo! Keep attempting to hurt your dear love, and definitely keep cursing in French, Blumiere, that'll make things better. Especially since she's not herself at all!" Dimentio taunted. Blumiere, not letting up on Timpani the slightest, glowered.

"What are you talking about?" Blumiere demanded.

"Ah ha ha ha! Just look into her eyes, count! Timpani isn't Timpani at all," Dimentio sneered. "Falling asleep suddenly, and then waking up and attacking you two…does that sound like something she'd do?" Dimentio did a sudden jerking movement with his hands, and Timpani did the same. Blumiere pulled back on his wife, trying to disable her from moving anymore.

"Hey, hold up a sec, you're controlling Timpani, aren't you?!" Bowser realized. Blumiere's eyes widened. Dimentio laughed.

"Why of course; who else would? She's so darn tempting, isn't she??" Dimentio jolted his arm backwards, as did Timpani into Blumiere's side, and he winced as he let the Lady leave his grip.

"Ow…" Blumiere mumbled, holding his side. Dimentio smirked.

"Let's have some fun, shall we?" The jester said, raising his arms along with Timpani, preparing an attack.

I sneaked down here when you weren't looking. :D

I found a nice maiden-name for Timpani: Pianissimo. You know, because it's Italian for 'very quiet', and it's used in music, and there is such a thing called timpani drums...eh, eh? -shot-

To answer everyone's question, yes. Blumiere cursed in French. I'm hesitant on doing that, but hey, desperate times call for desperate...words...? If you're super curious what he said, ask me in the review. XD; Byes!