Author's Note: Like I said earlier, the layout of this game is based on Paper Mario. However, don't worry, because even if you haven't played Paper Mario it's likely you'll know who the characters are except for a few minor ones. (Like Tracy T for example). Anyways, thanks to all of you who reviewed! I got more than expected so that's nice. Hope you like this chapter just as much! And PLEASE review! Every one counts and they make me really happy! Plus they encourage me to write other chapters. Anyways, enjoy! P.S. Toadsworth is supposed to look like the one from Super Mario Sunshine. NOT Paper Mario.

Chapter 2: Catnappers in the Night

That night, as the unsuspecting princess slept...

"Argh... I don't see why I have to wear this stupid black outfit," complained a rather large person who was standing in the backyard of the princess's castle. "The sweater itches and the mask doesn't breath."

A second, much smaller figure rolled her eyes. "It's for camouflage. You don't see me complaining. Now stay quiet, we don't want anyone to see us!"

"I don't see why we have to use the sneak approach," said the first person. "I can easily tromp anyone we come by."

"SHUSH!" exclaimed the small figure. "If the guards catch us, our plan might be ruined."

The large figure laughed. "You mean those pathetic toads they call guards? Bring them on; I'll fry them by the dozen."

"Shush, we're here."

As the second person spoke, they reached a vine covered trellis which lead to a balcony.

"You want me to climb up there?" asked the large figure in a 'that-is-never-going-to-happen' tone.

The small figure looked at the large one. "Well if you had gone on that diet like I had suggested..."

The large figure scowled. "Shut up, I'll climb it!" The large figure then trudged over to the trellis and looked up... It was a long way up and it wasn't very strong... but he wouldn't let that hag intimidate him! He grabbed onto a wooden beam and began to climb. He made very little progress... "This is humiliating!" he thought. After much time, (and many grunts and groans) he finally reached the balcony. He climbed over the railing and fell on the ground. "I need more exercise!" he said to himself. Then he looked up and yelled in surprise. The small figure was standing there. "How did you get up here so fast?" he demanded.

"It's something called magic. In case you didn't notice I brought my broom."

The large figure then noticed that the small one was holding a broom-like object, only instead of straw at the end it was covered be a purple and blue covering. The small figure thought it was stylish, but he thought it looked rather ugly.

"Well now that we're up here, we might as well get on with it!" The large figure opened the balcony door and walked into Peach's room. A vase of sweet smelling flowers was sanding on a bedside table, and beside that was Peach's bed along with the princess, sound asleep. The large figure watched the princess's beautiful face, but the smaller figure quickly snapped him out of his trance.

"We came here on a mission, remember?" she nagged.

"Oh, right!" said the larger figure, turning a light shade of pink. "So where is the little fur-ball anyway?"

The small figure then pointed to a small basket in a corner of the room. In it was a tiny orange tabby.

"Let's just grab it and go!" said the small figure. "I don't want to stay here much longer."

"What's the hurry?" said the larger one. "We have all night." He then took out a rather large bag from one of the pockets in his sweater (which he still found was quite itchy) and picked up the kitten and then placed it inside the bag. It meowed in protest, but it was much too quiet to wake the princess.

The figures laughed and then trudged off into the night, with Princess in tow.

Toadsworth was awaked by the scream of Princess Peach.

"Oh my!" he thought. "I hope the Princess isn't in trouble." He ran down the corridor to the Princess's room. He entered and saw the princess crying in bed.

"Oh, Toadsworth, it's horrible!" cried Peach. "Princess has been stolen!"

So there it is. Yes, I know my chapters are short, but they'll get longer. This is my first Mario fanfic so please be nice. And REVIEW!