The Moment most people have been waiting for: DAISY'S APPERANCE! Her reaction is less than pleasant. Sorry it's been awhile since I posted a new chapter. Tons of things happened and I didn't get a chance to work on it until recently. Anyway, enjoy. Warning: This chapter contains alcohol. If you're not comfortable with it turn back.

If there was one thing Peach dreaded, it was telling Daisy; she knew her cousin would react poorly to the news: How right she was. The fiery redhead started cursing up a storm, demanding an explanation on why she was informed immediately. The blond princess tried to calm her down, but her pleas fell on death ears.

"You should have told me!" Daisy roared.

"Daisy, it all happened so fast," Peach replied anxiously, "Mario took off the second he learned about Luigi's abduction. I wanted to tell you, but part of me felt it wasn't important - "

"Not important!" Daisy shouted in accusation, "You think it wasn't important to tell me my boyfriend had been kidnapped by the biggest creep in the universe!"

"Daisy, we thought Mario would have brought Luigi home," Peach explained disheartened.

"But he didn't!" Daisy said furiously, "And you didn't have the decency to tell me-"

"Because I knew this is how you would react!" Peach interrupted and glared at the flower princess, shutting her up. Peach immediately calmed herself and continued, "Daisy, I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner, but I knew you wouldn't take the news well. Things were already a mess when Mario came home. You didn't see how broken he was when he walked through the doors. He was a wreck, and your temper wouldn't have helped."

Daisy felt her anger melt away as she rubbed her shoulder in shame. Her cousin was right, and she wasn't doing anyone a favor by losing her cool. "I'm sorry Peach," She apologized.

"Let's just focus on find Luigi." Peach replied and ushered her into the conference room.

Police officers and guard captains sat in the chairs, waiting for their princess' orders. Daisy could see other familiar faces in the room as well - Toadette, Toadsworth, Toad, Yoshi, Professor Gadd, and Mario. The plumber kept his head down, avoiding eye contact from everyone. Daisy bit her lip slightly, wondering if he heard her outburst outside the room - who was she kidding, Lumas could hear her in space.

"Alright, everyone," Peach announced as she took her seat, "I know we're all on edge, but if we're going to find Luigi, we need to remain calm." Daisy felt the emphasis on "need" was directed at her, as her cousin presented all of her maps of the kingdom, "I have marked down every area in the kingdom and beyond that Bowser has struck over the years. If we're going to find him, we need to search those spots thoroughly."

"I can search the old abandon castle he left behind on Yoshi Island," Yoshi exclaimed.

"I'll take my team to the sprixie kingdom." Toad replied.

"I'll keep track of everyone's progress," Gadd said.

"We'll escort you to vibe island to see if there's anything in Bowser's old Villa, your majesty" The police chief announced.

"And we'll go with the king to Delphino island and see if there's anything in Corona mountain." The guard captain replied.

"Daisy, since you just got here, we'll need you to stay with the professor for right now," Peach said to her cousin.

Daisy wanted to argue, to tell Peach to give her an assignment. To look for Luigi in one of the old castles, or go to baseball island and find him. After her behavior, however, the normally spirited princess decided to shut her mouth and nod.

"Make contact immediately when you reach your destinations," Peach ordered.

"Yes your highness," the crowd answered, standing up from their seats and taking off.

Mario quietly sat up and followed the guards to the Odyssey, ready for his trip to island Delphino. He passed Daisy, avoiding eye contact. Daisy wanted to say something as he passed her, but she couldn't find the words. What could she say? Guilt was eating him, and the princess knew there was nothing she could do for him. Her eyes stayed on him, until he left the room, leaving her alone with Professor Gadd.

The professor walked over to the monitors, sat down at the chair, and pulled out his laptop and headset. He began typing something until a small screen showed different locations from all around the mushroom kingdom, as well as various other kingdoms and worlds. Daisy seated herself next to him as he began working, contacting several places: New Donk City, Rosalina's observatory, the Beanbean Kingdom, Pill'o island, and more. The professor looked up from his monitor for a brief second to notice the troubled look on Daisy's face as she looked at the screen. He placed a hand on her shoulder and smiled when she looked at him.

"Be strong, Princess," the professor comforted, "We'll bring the lad home."

If there had to be one place in the world Luigi would have rather been trapped in, it was the old ghost mansion on Ghostly Galaxy; it may be filled with ghosts and spooks, but it was better than the dungeon he was currently in. Earlier, the minions returned and again assaulted the trapped plumber. Only this time, their king had accompanied them, and stood there, enjoying every second of his prisoner's suffering. Luigi managed to get lucky this time. When his attackers went to grab him, he bit down on his hand. Soon the rest of the minions followed, and the trapped hero managed to get a couple good kicks, and punches. One of the goombas were kicked violently across the face, causing one of his teeth to fall out. Of course, this made the minions beat him twice as bad as the night before, but for all the misery they caused him, Luigi felt it was worth it.

Once the abuse was over, the villains left their captive alone in the dungeon to wallow in pain. Luigi since spent that time contemplating on a way out of this hellhole. He glanced around the cell a couple of times to see if there was anything that could be used to pick both the cell lock and his shackles. To his annoyance none of his foes left anything behind, not even the tooth he knocked out of the goomba earlier. Eventually, Luigi decided to bide his time and wait until he spotted something of the minions that could be used as a lockpick and take it when he had the chance.

Luigi could see the sun setting through the barred window, followed by the sound of crickets: nightfall was coming. Deciding the best course of action was for him to conserve his energy, the green hero leaned against the wall and closed his eyes, praying silently for someone to come for him still.

"Greenie,"

Not even a minute and Bowser already ruins it. Luigi reluctantly opened his eyes to see Bowser leaning against the cell, glaring at him. Luigi really didn't wanna deal with him, but he knew Bowser would make things worse if he didn't acknowledge him.

"What," The plumber groaned.

"Do you know what I saw?" The villain asked as he opened the cell door. As he walked in, staggering a bit. As he came closer, Luigi took notice of Bowser's appearance; his hair was messy, his eyes were red and puffy, almost like he was crying, and he reeked of alcohol on him. Luigi took notice of the beer bottle in his claw, and his eyes widen a bit.

Holy mushrooms, is he drunk? Luigi asked himself in surprise.

"Well!" Bowser roared as his hand slammed against the wall near Luigi's head, "Do you know what I saw?" Luigi shook his head no in response. Bowser chuckled a bit and stepped away from his captive. "I saw them together again." Luigi bit his lip ― he knew where this was going, only this time the Koopa King was intoxicated. "She had her arm around him," Bowser stammered, "He wasn't even paying attention to her, not even interested in what she was saying." Bowser's hands trembled, and the one holding the bottle started putting pressure on it, "When she finally got his attention, do you know what he did?" The bottle began to crack in his hands as tears fell down Bowser's face, "He hugged her, and she hugged him back!"

Luigi nearly jumped when Bowser threw the bottle on the ground, watching the pieces scattered on the floor. He was grateful not of the glass shards didn't hit him. Looking up, Luigi noticed Bowser's hand bleeding a bit, but was too drunk to even notice or care. The villain stalked towards his captive and grabbed him by the shirt. Luigi wanted to gag from the turtle-dragon's rancid breath, laced with booze.

"Why did she do it green-stache?" Bowser whimpered. Luigi didn't answer, fearing what would happen if he said something in Bowser's drunken state. "Why did she have to marry him? I could have given Peach everything! What does Mario have that I don't!"

I can think of a billion things, Luigi thought to himself.

Bowser suddenly gasped, "He put a spell on her, didn't he!" He shouted, slurring his speech a bit, "That's why she's all gaga for him!" Bowser dropped Luigi to the ground and headed towards the wall on the left where the window was. "That SON OF A BITCH!" Bowser roared and punched the wall, "I knew he was evil! But I didn't think he was that cruel!" His anger melted away fast. Bowser soon dropped to the floor on his knees and sobbed, "My poor, poor, sweet angel. That red devil seduced her; he knew we were in love and He took her from me!" Bowser wailed.

With every syllable that left from Bowser's mouth, Luigi couldn't help but feel a twinge of disgust growing with each syllable. How dare he act like he's a victim! Mario and Peach fell in love, and the Koopa king refused to accept it. How he wanted to break free and punch him across the face.

"He'll pay!" Bowser growled, "I'll make him wish you two stayed in that trash-heap world you call the real world!"

"Lord Bowser!" Kamek entered the dungeon with a few guards, "My king please, not again."

"Don't start with me Kamek," Bowser slurred, "It's not nice to *hic* eavesdrop on conversations."

"I know, I know," Kamek sighed, "It's just late. Come now, we'll get you to bed."

"Fine!" Bowser groaned obnoxiously, staggering in the process, causing the guards to help him. Kamek sighed and shot a look at Luigi.

"Sorry about that. He's been that way ever since Mario married the princess." He responded, "Luckily he isn't like this around the kids. Hopefully, he'll snap out of this when is all over." Kamek walked out of the dungeon, locking the door behind him leaving Luigi alone.

The hero in green never felt so frustrated: forget the beatings, this had to be the worse thing he dealt with during his entire stay. For Bowser to act like that and pin his problems on Mario was despicable. If only had something to pick the lock with . . . that's when he saw it; the object glinting amongst the shards of glass: a bottle cap. If he could get it, and shape it up properly, perhaps he'll be able to get out.

Sorry about drunk Bowser. Honestly, i always wondered if the big guy had days where he chose to drink, especially since Mario always ruins his plans and especially since the plumber and princess are married. Though i picture him not doing it around Jr. and the rest of the kids. I'm going to work on the net chapter as soon as I can. it might be a time skip, or the next ones will focus soley on Luigi, instead of going back and forth between both bros. I haven't decided yet.