Edit 7/3/21: Just changed a few things!

Sorry I haven't updated in a month ^^; I kinda lost my motivation each time I wanted to work on this chapter and I've been working on some other things. I'll try to finish this story soon so that I can write the sequel.

Disclaimer: I only own my FCs!

Everyone began to walk out of Bowser's castle. Bowser made some of his minions come with them to help. Luigi turned to Mario as they walked away from the castle.

"Where should we look first?" He asked. Mario closed his eyes and began to think. He looked around and saw a forest.

"We should try that forest over there." Mario said, pointing to the forest in the distance.

"Ok!" Luigi cheered. Everyone began to follow the brothers to the forest.

Peach and Kacey sat in the cell next to each other. They tried to find a way out of there, but couldn't. Kacey gave up after trying one last time.

"I hope they find us soon." Kacey sighed. Peach looked over at her.

"Kacey?" She said.

"Yes Peach?" Kacey replied, turning to the princess.

"Can I ask you something?" Peach asked. Kacey nodded.

"What is it about Roy that you like?" Kacey began to blush and looked away.

"Well, Roy's really nice to me and he's cool." Kacey began.

"He's nice? But he's a bully." Peach replied.

"I know he can be mean and bully people, even his own siblings. But I know that he can change." Kacey reassured.

"How do you know?" Peach asked.

"I'm not sure honestly. But I have a feeling that deep down, he can be a really sweet guy." Kacey replied.

"Well, alright." Peach said, smiling at Kacey.

"I hope he and the others can get here soon." Kacey sighed.

The group made it to the entrance of the forest. Luigi looked around as they walked through it.

"It's kinda creepy here." He thought. As they were walking, he heard something rustling in the bushes near them.

"D-Did you hear that Mario?" Luigi asked.

"Hear what?" Mario asked. He glanced over at the bushes when they moved again.

"That!" Luigi said. Everyone stared at it. Moments later a group of Fire Bros, Hammer Bros, and Koopa Troopas jumped from behind the bushes.

"Bowser! What are your minions doing there?!" Daisy asked.

"What? I don't know who these guys are!" Bowser replied.

"Then where...?" Daisy trailed off.

"They must be working for those Toads." Mario said.

"Hey! Where's Peach and Kacey?!" Daisy said to the minions. They didn't reply. One of the Hammer bros threw their hammer at Daisy, but Luigi moved her out of the way before it could hit her.

"Whoa! Thanks Luigi. That was close." Daisy said.

"I guess we have to deal with these guys first." Kayden sighed.

"Yeah. Maybe they'll tell us after we beat them." Daisy replied. Mario and Luigi handed Kayden and Jasmine each a fire flower. Everyone then got ready to fight Justin's and Jade's minions.

Edit 7/3/21: Gonna work on the next chapter right now.

Sorry it had to end right there ^^; but I hope this chapter was alright. Hopefully I can work on the next one tomorrow.