"Elsewhere in the Mushroom Kingdom, it was sunny. Birds flew in Vs across the sky. Parakarry, the postman, flew to Mario's house, several letters in hand.
'Mail Call!' Parakarry called, and flew away. Luigi came out of the house and counted the mail.
'Bill, Bill, Junk mail, Junk mail, Mushroom Mania Magazine (W00t), letter for Mario, Fan Mail for me, fan mail for me, fan mail for me, and…oh! A letter from the princess!' Luigi said, than ran into the house, putting the other letters in a pile on the table. 'Mario! We got a letter from the princess!'
'The Princess?' Mario said, coming into the room.
'I'll read it to you, okay?' Luigi said, opening the envelope.
'Okay Luigi.'
'Now, lets see…
Dear Mario and Luigi,
I'm throwing a party at the castle today. I'd be honoured if you both could attend. People from all over the mushroom kingdom will want to meet you. There will be plenty of sweets and lots of entertainment. Don't be late!
Signed, Princess Peach.
Whaddya think, Mario? Should we go?'
'Yeah! I haven't seen Peach since…'
'Super Mario 64?'
'Yeah.'
'Well then, let's go!' Luigi said, exiting the house. Mario followed. 'After you.' Luigi said, letting Mario go down the warp pipe outside the house. Mario hopped up and went down, Luigi followed. They went to the Castle, which was past the dojo, and old man Merlon's house, through to big blue gates with an image of a star painted on. Entering the castle, their ears were filled with the sounds of conversations of many Toads, Koopas, Penguins, Drydites, Nomadimice, and Guards.
'Wow, what a Magnificent Castle! I never get used to this place.'
'Yeah, I know what you mean.'
'No you don't. You been here more than I have. Anywho, I'm gonna talk to a few guests. You go see Peach.'
'Alright. See ya.' Mario said, walking along a red carpet up a set of stairs. 'Wow, these stairs are bigger than I remember. Peach has been busy since I last saw her.' He entered the door to another room, bigger than the 1st. 'Ugh...does this never end?' Mario whined, continuing up the next set of stairs. 'I won't stop for conversation. The sooner I see Peach, the sooner I can raid the buffet tables.' He entered the next door to find a lone Toad. 'Why're you here by yourself?'
'It's much better here. No guests, no noise...so pleasant.' Replied the Toad.
'Whatever.' Mario said, then continued up the stairs. 'At least these are shorter stairs. I must be near the top of the castle by now! Ah, the final door...I hope...' Mario sighed, entering. He walked past several windows.
'Mario! You came!'
'Peach!' Mario said, running towards her. 'Of course I came!'
'It's been tiring greeting all those guests. I came here to rest. It's a nice day out, so it must be comfortable on the balcony. Would you like to accompany me?'
'Sure!' Mario replied. They went off in the direction of the balcony, when the ground started to rumble. 'Earthquake!' Mario yelled. After they ran in aimless circles for 15 minutes, Peach looked out the window.
'Isn't it still daytime?'
'Of course! Why?'
'Turn around...I can see stars outside...'
KRASH!!
'What the---?!? Bowser?'