Hello folks! Sorry bout the delay in updating. I've been away and if that wasn't a complication then one if my beloved pets' dying certainly was. Any way I'm back again and ready to carry on with the story. By the way, I still don't own the characters.

Chapter 3: When it becomes too late

Daisy and Luigi where sharing what seemed to be their hundredth dance of the evening. Yet still Luigi could not grasp the technique. He was forever stepping on Daisy's toes and silently thanking her for not loosing her patience with him. As they danced Daisy started to loose all concentration and began searching the crowds. Luigi failed to notice because he was too busy concentrating on his feet; this gave Daisy extra time to allow herself thinking time. She was almost lost in thought when she could have sworn a purple flash swept past her. Shaking her head in disbelief, she looked back at Luigi, who was now slowly starting to master his steps.

Luigi looked into her eyes, he couldn't really tell if she was enjoying this or whether she pitied him. He wanted to ask her so badly if they could repeat this night some other time. Mentally kicking himself he couldn't bring himself to ask her for a second meeting. After much self-persuasion he finally summoned up the courage to ask her to meet him the next day. Opening his mouth he spoke timidly.

'Daisy...' He said, starting to blush. Daisy looked up at him with a slight smile on her lips. As Luigi went to ask her the important question, he felt a hand grasp his shoulder. He turned round to face a tall guy in a purple tuxedo. Daisy also looked at the newcomer. She looked him up and down several times before she stopped gawking. The newcomer smiled as dashingly handsome smile and held out his had to Daisy.

'My fair maiden, I ask thee for one dance' He said, crooning. Daisy herself blushed and nodded. It appeared that she had totally forgot that Luigi was standing by her side, looking helplessly lost.

The newcomer came and claimed Daisy for his own and swept her away. All Luigi could do was watch as they became engulfed by fellow dancers. Suddenly all he was staring at was people enjoying themselves, Daisy and the newcomer couldn't be seen through the dancing masses. Luigi sighed and pulled off his bow, dropping it to the floor. Undoing his collar, he slowly walked out the door feeling hurt and rejected.

Meanwhile the newcomer was whisking his new catch round the dance floor, causing on lookers to stop and stare. The couple looked absolutely radiant and Daisy seemed very happy.

'Excuse me sir, but you ever gave me your name' Daisy asked politely. The newcomer smiling bent closer to her ear and whispered his name.

'My dear Daisy, It is I, Waluigi' He pulled away and watched her face contorted with shock.

'No, Waluigi was a vile loathsome cockroach who hasn't been seen in a long time' Daisy pouted.

'It's amazing what one can do whilst they are away' He said, calculating every word spoken.

'Once more, it is also amazing what one will do for one he loves' Daisy stared at him in disbelief at his finishing statement. She tried to back away, but he stopped her and remained adamant that he had changed for the better. Not being able to resist the good looks of the new improved Waluigi, she complied and continued to dance with him.

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Peach and Mario where dancing, when they saw Luigi walked past them. They tried to shout him over but he failed to notice them. Looking at each other they realised immediately that something was wrong. Scanning the room for Daisy, they saw her dancing with a stranger. She seemed more alive, vivid and happier then she had earlier. Mario's stomach lurched when he realised what was going on. He and Peach set off to look for Luigi, to see what was going on.

Since leaving Daisy's side, Luigi had gone to sit outside in the fresh air. He knew he shouldn't have come tonight. Thinking he might leave the nights festivities, he turned round to head towards the exit. Just at the moment Mario and Peach came crashing into him, sending them all sprawling. Dusting himself off Luigi bid his brother and friend goodnight. Preventing him from going anywhere Mario pushed him onto a seat by seat.

'Mario, you are not a gangster, there was no need to push him onto a seat' Peach scolded, watching Luigi nervously. Mario shrugged.

'Where are you going little brother?' Asked Mario. Luigi sighed and declared he was going home.

'I thought you were dancing with Daisy?' He pushed, digging for answers.

'So did I' Luigi said hesitantly. Peach raised her eyebrow in confusion. Luigi looked at her and began to reel of the sorry tale of how he messed up once again.

'We were dancing; I thought she was enjoying herself but apparently not. You know why?' Peach shook her head.

'Because-I-am-not-good-enough-for-her' He said quickly. Both Peach and Mario rolled their eyes at him and he glared back in return.

'If I was good enough she would have told that other bloke where to go!' Luigi shouted, with desperation in his voice. Deciding he would be better off on his own, Peach and Mario decided to let him go home.

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Back at the hut, Wario was up to his normal tricks. Being dastardly and conniving, he decided that he should go rooting through Waluigi's bag. The Genie told him it was wrong but Wario just laughed and told him to 'go screw'

Deciding it would be quicker to search through the bag if he tipped it out, he did so. He was startled when out rolled a crystal ball. Staring at it in disbelief Wario slowly walked over to it. Eyeing it suspiciously he gazed upon it, wondering why Waluigi would have a crystal ball of all things. The more he gazed, the more he could make out a face in the crystal ball. Wario stayed gazing at it for a few moments before out popped Boo.

'Whaaa!' Cried Wario, gasping for breath and holding his hand where his heart should be. The Boo only laughed at him and floated around the room. Wario glared at the ghost and then continued to look at the crystal ball. He suddenly had an idea and jumped up in amazement. The Boo and Genie looked at him as if he was stark raving mad.

'Boo, do you reckon I would be able to see things through this ball?'

The Boo, who apparently was feeling whimsical, just stared at him and floated through a wall. Wario stood up and stamped his feet in annoyance, scaring the Genie who once again hid behind the chair. Wario then picked up the ball and held it close. If the Boo weren't going to help him, then he'd do it himself.

Picking up the crystal ball, he looked at it a moment and decided on what he was going to do. He was most curious as to whether his brother would be successful in his mission to steal the heart of Daisy. Holding the ball up to his face, he muttered some words.

'Show me Waluigi' He hissed.

The crystal ball had a purple wisp inside of it, which swirled furiously around until it stopped and faded away. Slowly a picture or Waluigi came into view, the image was as sharp as if it was actually happening in front of Wario's eyes. He watched as Waluigi ran across the glade towards Peach's castle. Waluigi descended upon the castle's bridge and came to a stand still. Breathing heavily, he looked up at the castle roof and cackled. After a few moments of taking in the scenery Waluigi entered the castle.