I'm know you're all hoping for a Luigi part... don't worry, he DOES come in... Sadly, not till chapter 12. Don't fret, Luigi fans, he does play a major part! Um... what does this story appeal to.... Peach fans, Luigi fans, Mallow, Geno, Bowser, Toad, MarioxPeach, SMRPG and Paper Mario fans. Sorry there's nothing added from the games "Super Mario Sunshine" and after, this story started when Luigi's Mansion came out. It inspired me to make a story where Mario isn't the hero for once... but an enemy! Of course I like Mario more than Luigi, but Luigi's so sweet. I just hope this story is enjoyable... Um, R and R, read and relax!


Chapter 8
A New Problem

"Then I took them down in one blow! All five Koopa Troopas! Peach cheered me on, while I faced my biggest enemy, Kammy Koopa. But I knew she was no match for me –"

"Twink, the last time you told me your adventure, you only fought Kammy Koopa and Peach wished you strength."

The little Star made a face.

"Ok, I admit that I'm going a little overboard… Now tell me a bit of your adventure, Geno!"

Both of them were hovering above the Star Havens streets. Twink flew around Geno excitedly while the two talked about their only adventure on earth. Geno was not his real name; he borrowed it after a doll he inhabited years ago, but since he came back to Star Haven the name stuck.

"A bit? There's much to tell!"

"Oh, oh, oh!" Twink said happily. "Then tell me about the part where you first met Mario and Prince Mallow!"

Before Geno could think of a way to begin the story, a third Star joined. She much have flown far, for she did not glimmer and shine as much as the other energetic stars when she reached them.

"Glitter," said Twink, slightly annoyed. "What are YOU doing here?"

Glitter was Twink's older sister. She twinkled impatiently at her brother before turning to Geno.

"Geno, I have something important to tell you," she started. "It concerns the Star Road."

"Please tell me it didn't get destroyed again," moaned Geno. "I'm STILL recovering from my last adventure."

She giggled nervously, but her mood became serious again.

"Twink, go and play with the other Star Kids."

"But, sis!" the little Star protested, however Glitter gave him a hard glare, and he flew away unhappy.

Geno sparkled in surprise. Something terrible must be happening if Twink was not allowed to listen.

"What's going on?" Geno asked, glimpsing in the direction of the shrine that held both the Star Rod and the Star Road.

"The power of the Stars is being drained by an unknown source,: she said grimly. "Eldstar send me to tell you. He wants you to go to earth and find out what is causing this."

Glitter was the personal messenger of the Star Spirits. Geno's shine dulled as he realized how serious this situation was. Without the power of the Stars, wishes could not be granted. The world had to experience this twice already, and it was not going to happen again, not if he could help it.

"Tell Eldstar not to worry. I'll do it." He said after a long pause, and fell like a shooting star toward the Mushroom Kingdom before Glitter could reply.

If the Star Road is drained… Geno thought gravely, Not only will wishes go unfulfilled; we'll lose all our power to fight back!