AN. Thank you for all your support so far everyone! I've sort of run out of story I've had saved up, so the chapter after this one might take a little longer to finish then normal.
Im also working on two Aus for this story! So expect them soon.
Also I had to replace a bit in ch 12 of the first book, because I realized it gave a big spoiler away for this book.
Please don't forget to review. Reviews motivate me to write faster.
TW#Injured Ludwig. It's a bit graphic, so you've been forewarned!

Luigi
When he awoke, Darkness was all he could see.

''Take it easy'' Came a rather soothing male voice. "You've been out for a week. Don't sit up too fast, alright?"
As Luigi sat up, a powerful wave of nausea hit him. He promptly leaned over the bed he was on and was violently sick.
As he wiped his mouth, he could make out the form of someone vaguely male in front of him.

"Who are you?" He croaked out, fighting back his nausea. "D-Don't come any closer!"

The male chuckled warmly.

"Well that's to be expected. You and I have never officially met, although my daughters talked about you a lot. When you got your first invitation to the castle, I had been gone a month. King Tyrion Toadstool at your service, Luigi."

Luigi scrambled to his feet, trying to hold his nausea back.
"Your Grace!" He squeaked out. He had heard much of him from the three Princesses. From Daisy, he had learned of Tyrion's mischievous nature and sense of humor. From Peach, he learned of Tyrion's gentleness and kindness. And yet, Raven had told him of his mercilessness in battle and his stern sense of Justice.
Luigi had noticed that Raven practically worshipped the ground that Tyrion walked on.

" Luigi calm yourself. We are in no place to use such formalities. We're in a dangerous place right now. I don't suppose you've anything sharp on you?"

Luigi patted himself down. As he felt in his boot, he let out a sigh of relief. The Army knife was still there. As he pulled it up and glanced up, his blood turned to ice in his veins.

The entrance was bricked up, with only one hole which appeared to be a hole to push food through. The source of air and light appeared to be coming from the barred window. Through these bars, Luigi could see that it was nighttime. He lifted his hand to the back of his head to check his injuries. Dried blood and a bit lumpy. He held the knife up.
"I think this will work."

"We're still in Sarasaland, if you're curious. ''Tyrion commented. "May I see that a moment?"

As Luigi gingerly handed him the knife, Tyrion looked it over with interest.

"I believe Larry and Lemmy made this. "Tyrion mused. "I recall they liked to invent things."

Luigi smiled wearily, his nausea beginning to ebb away.
"They gave it to me a couple of years ago. I once did Bowser a great service. Unlike my brother, I actually give a damn about Darkland's Royal Family."

Tyrion perched on the bed.
"I don't suppose you'd like to tell me what happened?"

Luigi sat on the floor.

"It was a few years ago. Maybe Three.."

Flashback

Luigi had fallen far behind his brother and was rushing to the castle.
More than likely, he was fighting Ludwig and beating him.
FWOOOM
The force of the explosion threw Luigi backwards into one of the bushes.
As he struggled to his feet, the scene around him was horrific. Trees were uprooted from the ground and lay in splinters around him.
Dead Goombas and Parakoopas littered the ground. Most of them were not even whole. Limbs were strewn everywhere.
As he ran towards the remnants of the castle, he began to pray.

Dear God,I know I've been unlucky in the past. But if you have any compassion at all, please don't let him have been in that castle when it blew up.

He scrambled over the wreckage. He cupped his hands around his mouth and shrieked.
"MARIIIIOOOOO?" His throat was raw from yelling.

A small whimper came from nearby. A shock of blue hair was barely visible under a pile of rubble.
Without a second thought, Luigi began pulling stones away.
"It's ok! I'm going to get you out of there!" He called down.
As the last block was pulled away, Luigi was met with a horrific sight.
A blue haired Koopa was curled up at the bottom. Judging by the way his limbs were contorted, Luigi guessed he had broken both legs. Blood leaked from a cut on his forehead.
As Luigi gently lifted the Koopa onto his back, a startling realization hit him.
This had to be Ludwig.
As the Koopa opened his eyes, groaning in pain, Luigi spoke.

"Hey hey, it's alright. I'm gonna get you back to Darkland, ok?"

"Lu…i…gi." Ludwig managed. "Why are you helping me?"

Luigi had to think on that for a moment. Why /was/ he helping Ludwig?

"Because it would have taken them days to find you. You need medical help NOW."

It took them an entire day before they reached the capital city of DragonStone.
As a guard stopped them at the front gate, Luigi snapped.
"Please! You can arrest me later, but you need to get him Medical help!''

The guards eyes widened.
"Prince Ludwig!"
The guard radioed ahead before letting them pass.
Bowser's hulking form was waiting in front of the palace.
-

Luigi broke off, rubbing his eyes.
"After that, Bowser and his family were really grateful. He lets me come visit whenever I need a break from Mario, which is more then I'd like."

Tyrion watched him in silence. Outrage was visible on his face.
"Clearly I made the wrong decision letting my daughter anywhere near your brother." His voice was harsh.
Luigi nodded.
"He's always been unstable, but it never showed until that day. Now he's working with those Crystal Bastards."

Tyrion placed a hand on Luigi's shoulder gently.

"The sins of your brother are not yours to bear. No one will blame you for his follies."

As he spoke, he found a miniature laser cutter in the army knife.

"Geniuses, as I said. Now let's get the hell out of here."