Super Mario 24

The following takes place between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM
On the day of the revival of Star Road

Star Road - 5:00:00 AM

Up above the world there was Star Road, a floating island somewhere hidden in the clouds. On one of the cliff looking over the beautiful blue world Geno was sitting their in his true form in deep meditation. In his meditation, he was preparing himself for the ceremony. Suddenly the sky lit up catching Geno's attention.

Voice: (Deep; God like) Geno!
Geno: Yes sir.
Voice: The high council of Star Road has news for you.
Geno: What is it sir?
Voice: The revival of Star Road. It cannot happen today.
Geno: What? But it's been two years, two years without wishes for the people. We need to revive the eighth wishing star sir or we'll not get another chance for some time.
Voice: Now just isn't the right time. The next transport for Mushroom Kingdom is set up to go in about a half hour. From then, tell the Queen that the ceremony is canceled.
Geno: But...
Voice: (Angry) Just do it!
Geno: ... Yes sir.

The light disappears as he turns back looking out at the world.

Geno: Something must of happened...

Mushroom Castle - 5:06:55 AM

Henry: *Panicking* What are we going to do?
Toad: Calm down, Mario still might be alive.

The two just stood their for a minute thinking.

Henry: I think it would be wise that we get a clean up crew to the river to find any survivors.
Toad: We can't. If we make too much activity towards a disaster, it would ruin the ceremony and loose a lot of confidence in the Queen.
Henry: Damn, you're right.

Then Henry started thinking.

Henry: We could cover it up. Say it was an accident.

Toad was a little shocked at Henry's response, but then responded with.

Toad: Lets ask the Queen.
Henry: Good idea.

The two run off in search of Peach. In the kitchen, Ronnie was eating a whole lot.

Guard: Man, were you hungry.
Ronnie: Sorry, *gulp* But it feels like I haven't eaten in months.
Guard: So you really don't remember anything.
Ronnie: Right.
Guard: You're still facing some tremendous charges.
Ronnie: I know, but I swear to you I don't really know what's going on.
Guard: Hmm... You've had enough. Let's go.
Ronnie: Yes sir.

As the guard and Ronnie started walking down the hall the sound of a fireball being shot echoed.

Guard: AHH!!!

The guard was hit in the back and he fell on the ground. Another shot was fired as it blew a hole through his head. Ronnie turned around frantically seeing who the shooter was.

Ronnie: Oh my god. Please don't. I swear I didn't try to...

But one more shot was fired nailing Ronnie in the chest as blood flew in all directions. The moment of Ronnie's body it the floor felt like forever.

Peach: Ha...

Peach put the fire flower away as she removed her gloves put on new ones. She then started to run away as more guards were coming.

Guard1: What the hell?

The guards were in total disbelief at what they saw.

Guard2: Hurry! We need to get doctors here!

As Peach walked away from the scene down the hallway, she soon ran into Henry.

Henry: Queen Peach. We have a situation.
Peach: *Nervous* Oh, uh... *calm* What is it?
Henry: It's about Mario ma'am.
Peach: Really?!
Henry: Follow me.

Outskirts of Mushroom Kingdom - 5:19:07 AM

There was a small house out there in the middle of nowhere. Inside the lights were off, so the entire area was very dark. Inside, it had a messy kitchen, a small living room with a television, and a bedroom with only a bed in it. Sitting next to the bed leaning up against the wall was Luigi, just sitting there in the dark holding a fire flower.

Luigi: Here we go again.

In his other hand, it was a picture of Daisy and himself smiling happily.

Luigi: Why did I have to team up with Bowser...

Slowly he held the fire flower to his head shaking immensely. He gripped the handle tighter and tighter trying to find the courage to shoot a fireball right through his head. But, he couldn't as the flower fell out of his hand and he crouched to the floor in the fetal position crying his eyes out.

Luigi: Why...

Suddenly the phone started to ring. Luigi just ignored it as the answering machine picked it up.

Man: Hello. This is the Queen Peach's top advisor Don. I've been asked to request your help. Some troubling events have accord and we might need your assistance. You see, Mario might be dead.

Luigi shot up when he herd those words.

Don: I can't tell you any more then that, but if Mario is dead then we will need your assistance. Please call back soon.

Don hung up as Luigi was about to answer the phone. As he picked up the receiver, he was about to call the castle when a thought came to him. He tried to dial the number, but couldn't find it in himself to call. If Mario was dead, what was the point of helping. So he hung up the phone and sat down on his couch to brood. Just then the television came on with nothing but static.

Luigi: What the?

This almost scared Luigi as he got up and looked for the remote. Suddenly, a face appeared on the screen from out of the static. The face was like the face of a skull, but dark as if it was hiding in a shadow.

Face: Luigi...

Luigi's mouth hung open at the sight. He didn't know what to do rather then attempt to turn off the television. With the remote in hand he frantically tried to press the power button, but the remote just self destructed in his hand as the face continued to speak.

Face: Luigi. I said that one day someone would need your help. Today is that day.
Luigi: Why should I help? It just doesn't matter anymore.
Face: There is something you desire. I can give it to you.

The television screen lit up and lasers projected everywhere. Right there in the middle of the room stood Daisy materialized infront of Mario's eyes.

Luigi: Oh my god...

Luigi reached out. Slowly he felt her hand as she reached out and grabbed Luigi's hand. The two hugged. But out of nowhere, Daisy disintegrated into particles of neon dust. All Luigi could do was stand there shocked. For a single second he was back with his one true love, and in a blink of an eye she was gone.

Luigi: What do you want me to do?
Face: Good. Your mission will be to destroy Queen Peach.
Luigi: Peach...
Face: Just do it, and you can have Daisy back alive and well. You have said that you would do anything for Daisy.
Luigi: ...

He just stood there for a minute unsure what to do. Just then, something came over him as he looked into the screen with weird eyes.

Luigi: Okay. I'll do it.
Face: Excellent. I've already taken the liberty of setting up the gear you'll need in order to destroy the Queen. Good luck.

Mushroom Castle - 5:34:07 AM

Peach: Yawn! You wanted to see me Toad.
Toad: Queen Peach, we have a situation.
Peach: Whatever could it be?
Toad: It's about King Boo.
Peach: Oh. *Sly* Really.
Toad: It's still alive, and to make it worse he may of destroyed Mario.
Peach: *exaggerated* Oh no. What are we going to do?
Toad: We still have Mallow, Yoshi, and we're trying to get a hold of Luigi.
Peach: Well that's good to know.

Peach started to walk off.

Toad: Wait. Do you think we should send some crews to see if Mario is still alive.

There was a small pause.

Peach: Yes. In fact, send everything you can there to look for Mario. But don't let any of the info on King Boo out.
Toad: Okay.
Peach: If anyone asked, Mario defeated Bowser.
Toad: What?
Peach: Now if you excuse me, I must rest.
Toad: How can you sleep at a time like this.
Peach: I trust in your judgment Toad.

And Peach left the room.

Toad: Something's not right...

Just then Henry Walked in.

Henry: How is everything going Toad?
Toad: Okay, but have you noticed that the Queen has been acting weird?
Henry: Not really.
Toad: It's her attitude. Something seems off.
Henry: Off?
Toad: It's just not the same as it used to be.

Peach walked back in.

Peach: Oh, and if anyone asks for me please have them wait until ten o'clock.

And Peach left the room.

Toad: See what I mean.
Henry: Sorry. I don't.

Star Road - 5:47:24 AM

Geno stood at the edge of Star Road waiting for the portal to the Mushroom Kingdom to open up. Suddenly, the sky lit up as Geno turned to it.

Voice: (Deep, God like) Geno, the portal is ready. But be warned. You must be careful while in the Mushroom Kingdom. Trouble is brewing and we need not have you involved.
Geno: Yes sir.
Voice: The Star Road Council has spoken.

As soon as the sky stopped lighting up, the portal opened. Geno was hesitant at first to jump in, but he jumped and found himself flying through a blue vortex towards his destination.

Geno: I wonder what's going on?

Luigi's house - 5:53:36 AM

After Luigi changed into a new pair of violet blue overalls. He then stepped outside to see a lime green pickup with several crates in the back. Luigi didn't wait to open them up to find something surprising.

Luigi: Seems like overkill.

He closed up the crates.

Luigi: Whatever works...

And he got into the car and drove off towards the castle.

6:00:00 AM

TO BE CONTINUED...