LiamTheYoshi

Exactly. You're right on the money.

mariobroultimate

It's more than a heartwarming relationship; it's a heartburning relationship. Since Mario is disqualified, someone has to take his place.

StarlitDuck

Yeah. Can you believe it? Someone breaks into your house and tries to steal your food? That's gotta be scary.

7C - Subbing Ideas

It's the next day at 11:05 AM. Mario and Luigi are watching TV in the mansion's living room to pass the time before Luigi goes out to lunch at 12:30.

"Has your hair been growing back?" Luigi asked. Mario lifted his bandana a small bit and stroked his scalp. Mario's hair was slowly growing back, but not as fast as he thought.

"I think so," Mario replied. "It feels like I got a buzz cut."

"Good for you. That's a step in the right direction."

Suddenly, the news channel Mario and Luigi were watching flashed a headline on the bottom of the screen that read, "TENNIS TOURNAMENT RESCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 24 AND NOVEMBER 26. WILL BE HELD AT MARIO STADIUM."

Mario Stadium is an indoor baseball stadium constructed a couple months before the Peach Dome started its construction in the late 1990s.

"Are they really gonna replace the baseball diamond with a tennis court?" Mario asked Luigi.

"Looks like it to me," Luigi answered. "It kinda reminds me of the American Airlines Center in Dallas where they played both hockey and basketball at different times. You know, they switch from one sport to the other."

"I don't remember going there."

"Well, I remember going there. You were probably lounging in your living room."

"No, I wasn't! I'm never lazy!" Mario argued.

"Yes, you are," Luigi giggled. "Admit that you play video games all day and eat nothing but pizza and pasta."

"Bro, cut it out!"

"Cut out what? Cut out the fat from your body to make you healthy again?" Luigi quipped.

"I said, 'That's enough!'" Mario tackled Luigi to the ground and pinned his shoulders down.

"Mario, get off me! I was just messing with you!" Luigi said.

"Well, that wasn't funny!" Mario shouted. "Don't talk about me stuffing myself again!"

"Okay. I'm sorry." Mario let go of Luigi, who stood up again. "Just don't tackle me like that, please."

"You pushed me to it, Luigi," Mario said while pointing his finger at Luigi.

"I said I was sorry," Luigi restated. "I promise I won't make that joke again."

"Fine."

The Mario Bros resumed watching TV for about a half hour before they vacuumed and mopped the whole first floor. By the time they got to the kitchen, it was 12:20 PM.

"I got to go to that lunch, Mario," Luigi said while heading toward the front door. "Will you help clean the rest of the first floor?"

"Yes. I'll make sure everything's spotless," Mario replied. Luigi waved goodbye to Mario before leaving the mansion.

"What's taking Luigi so long?" Aqua asked Daisy. Both had gotten a table for three at the Toad Town Fajita Bar, which serves Mexican cuisine food.

"I don't know," Daisy replied. "Maybe he's fixing Mario some lunch before he meets us."

Five minutes later, Luigi arrived at the restaurant and found Aqua and Daisy before sitting at their table.

"Sorry, guys," Luigi apologized. "I got caught up in watching TV with Mario. Plus, we got into a fight all because I joked about Mario fattening himself with Italian food."

Aqua and Daisy giggled at Luigi's excuse.

"I don't get it. Why doesn't Mario like your jokes?" Aqua asked Luigi.

"Either he's cranky, which could be a coincidence, or he assumed I offended him."

"But that's true, Luigi," Daisy pointed out. "Some of your jokes ARE offensive, which I'm not gonna bring up in a restaurant like this."

A couple minutes later, a waitress came by and gave the group three cups of iced water before taking their orders. Luigi chose a medium-sized platter of shrimp tacos, Aqua chose a small order of steak fajitas, and Daisy chose the cheesy beef enchiladas.

"I haven't had Mexican food in forever," Luigi remarked. "That's what they call this in the Real-Life Earth."

"That's new. I've never heard of that name before," Aqua said.

"Well, you did now. But who would've thought the Fajita Bar made tacos with shrimp in them? I mean, this is not a seafood place."

"What if they made lobster tacos?" Aqua asked. "That would be even more yummy."

"Wha- Are you kidding me? Pouring melted butter on lobster inside a tortilla? Do you realize how disgusting that sounds?" Luigi said.

"Oh. I guess you're right."

"How about we talk about the tennis tournament?" Daisy offered. "Didn't you see the news this morning?"

"I did," Luigi replied. "They're doing it in Mario Stadium in a week and a half."

"But who's going to sub in for Mario?"

"That's what I've been thinking. Let's get our food first before we go any further."

Ten minutes later, the waitress came back with the group's orders. Unlike when he ate Italian food, Luigi started eating at a moderate pace.

"How is that taco?" Aqua asked Luigi.

"It's a bit chewy, but the salsa makes it taste better," Luigi said before turning to Daisy. "How spicy is your enchilada?"

"Hotter than a jalapeño," Daisy responded. "They must've put more cayenne pepper in the sauce than I thought."

"What were you saying about the tournament, Luigi?" Aqua questioned.

"Well, someone has to take Mario's place," Luigi replied. "The question is: who is just as powerful as he is?"

"Nobody," Daisy said. "Mario is just Mario. No one else can equal him."

"Daisy, stop doubting yourself. I'm similar to Mario in terms of strength, but I can't do it by myself. There's got to be someone out there."

"How about Melon?" Aqua offered.

"I don't think we need another Yoshi, Aqua," Luigi said. "Yoshi and Red Yoshi were enough."

"Um... Is Birdo an option?" Daisy asked.

"Daisy, there's no such thing as Birdo. She's just a fictional character within that crazy dream Mario had so many years ago."

"Yeah. I remember being told that bedtime story in Isle Delfino," Aqua commented.

"What's another option, guys?" Luigi asked. Aqua and Daisy took a minute to come up with the proper candidate.

"I got it!" Daisy exclaimed. "Try Spike! You know, the Lakitu that helped you and Mario save the Star Spirits."

"Spike's not relevant anymore," Luigi said. "He went off with his girlfriend after the brunch party."

"Can I say my choice?" Aqua requested.

"Sure."

"How about... Uh..." Aqua tried to remember who she came up with. "One second..." Aqua finally remembered her choice. "Oh! A Shy Guy!"

"What?! That's an enemy!" Luigi exclaimed. "Shy Guys would never team up with heroes like me!"

"Why not?"

"Um... I actually don't know. They're just loyal to Bowser. That's all."

"I see," Aqua said. "I didn't hear anything from you. What's your pick?"

"Give me a second." Luigi closed his eyes and held his head with his right hand. Half a minute passed without Luigi saying anything.

"Are you okay, Luigi?" Daisy asked.

"Yeah. I'm fine," Luigi answered before going back to thinking again. Finally, Luigi came up with an idea.

"I think I know who to call up."