Chapter 5: A surprising request

Things were looking up for Luigi. King Boo came back to him! Luigi was shocked to see his arch-enemy floating outside his house asking him out for a coffee at the starbeans cafe. (Now a chain cafe!) When Luigi asked why he came back, King Boo remained vague, saying that he: "Had nothing better to do." Odd, but Luigi accepted the offer anyway. The next day Luigi went on his 2nd date with King Boo. It went fairly smoothly, but it had its fair share of problems. While talking with Booette, he could the whispers of other customers talking behind his back. One of their conversations went along the lines of:

"Who is that?" A toad asked.

"That's Luigi." The other toad replied.

"I know that! I'm talking about the babe he's talking too."

"Her? I dunno man, but how did Luigi of all people get a date with her?"

"Beats me. Never thought in a million years Luigi of all people would ask someone like her out on a date."

It upset Luigi a little to know that people don't really see him in the same light as his brother. His brother was regarded as the fearless hero of the mushroom kingdom, the one who will swoop in to save the day. Luigi was regarded as the person who helped along the way. (If he bothered to show up at all.) Nobody ever seems to talk about those two times when Luigi saved his brother. It also didn't help that some people thought he didn't come along with Mario on some of his adventures because he was lazy or couldn't be bothered. That wasn't true. Sometimes Luigi had things of his own to do, or Mario would just flat-out tell him that he can handle it alone. It made Luigi a bit mad to see the people of the mushroom kingdom consider him in his brothers shadow, but it always touched his heart when he encountered a fan of his.

But other than people talking behind Luigi's back, and the brave toads who attempted to flirt with Booette, the date went well. Though when Luigi was about to get in his car to drive home, Booette asked him a bizarre question.

"Uh…. Hey! Luigi!" Yelled Booette.

"Yes Booette?" replied Luigi.

"Do you mind if I stay at your place?"

Luigi almost couldn't believe his ears.

"Um...Excuse me Booette?"

"Can I stay at your place?" Booette asked again.

Luigi was a bit taken aback by this sudden request.

"Why can't you just build a mansion out of thin air like you did last time?" asked Luigi.

"My powers came from my crown." Booette explained. "If I don't have my crown, I don't have my powers."

Luigi thought weighed his options. After thinking for a bit, Luigi said "Okie-Dokie, you can live with me for as long as you need." Luigi opened the door to the shotgun seat and told Booette to get in, which she did. On the drive home, Luigi wondered how this could change his life.

Meanwhile E. Gadd was following a trail of paranormal activity on the game boy terror. Eventually E. Gadd came across a Starbeans Cafe. Figuring he could stop for a latte, stepped inside. Once he found a seat and had his 1-up latte, he asked the barista if he saw any ghosts. E. Gadd wasn't surprised when he said no, and the barista took notice of E. Gadds disappointed expression.

"Hey," The barista said. "If it'll make you feel any better I got some gossip." E. Gadd was surprised. No one told him gossip in a while due to his old age. Figuring it could be a lead E. Gadd responded.

"Alright Sonny, let's hear it."

The Barista leaned in a bit closer so no one could listen in.

"Just 1 hour ago Luigi came into here with a total babe!"

"Daisy?"

"No! This was someone different."

Now E. Gadd was interested.

"What did she look like?"

"She was all white. Had the palest skin I ever saw. She also had purple eyes. Oh! And she was wearing this weird crown."

E. Gadd was really interested now. He reached into his duffel bag and pulled out a super crown.

"Did it look like this, My boy?" E. Gadd asked.

"Yup. That's the one." The barista replied. E. Gadd's suspicions were confirmed. King Boo managed to find a super crown and is now posing as a princess. Poor Luigi probably thought she was a new princess from a far off kingdom and is now getting close to her, unaware the King Boo will soon take his revenge! E. Gadd thanked the barista for the gossip and left, determined to hunt down King Boo at all costs!

"OK," Luigi said once he and Booette arrived at Luigi's mansion. "You can take the spare bedroom."

"Thanks." Replied Booette. After they got out and entered the mansion, where Luigi's polterpup was waiting to meet them.

"Hey Boy!" Luigi said while petting his dog. When Booette walked in the polterpup started growling at her. "Relax boy!" Said Luigi. "She's a friend."

"What's his name?" Asked Booette.

"I don't know." Replied Luigi. "This polterpup caused me and E. Gadd all sorts of trouble, but I owe my life to him multiple times."

"How so?" Asked Boette.

"Well, during my adventure to put the dark moon back together, I would find golden bones hidden around. At first I thought they meant nothing, but after I got ambushed at the old clockworks, this little guy came along, took the bone and licked me, which woke me up to keep on fighting. This happened on multiple occasions, not just the old clockworks."

Booette was a little upset to know that on multiple occasions she was *this* close to victory.

"Anyway," Booette said. "It's getting late, where's the guest bedroom?"

"Down the Hall, second door to the right." Luigi replied.

"Alright then, goodnight Luigi." Booette said.

"Goodnight Booette." Replied Luigi.

Luigi decided to go to his bedroom as well. Luigi went upstairs and went to his bedroom. Luigi walked into his bedroom.

Just like his mansion, Luigi's bedroom was grand. He had a king sized bed with a nightstand with an digital alarm clock in the northwest corner. There was a big TV on a stand in front of the bed. To the east of the room, there was a fairly large Bookshelf with books neatly lined up in place. Chronological order. (Luigi did like everything to be tidy.) In the northwest corner of the room was a black leather recliner with a lamp on a table next to it. This was Luigi's reading chair, where if T.V or a video game Luigi would enjoy a book. Luigi changed into a green pair of pajama pants and a green button up pajama shirt and picked off a book from the bookshelf and started to read it on his recliner until he got sleepy. After an hour had past, Luigi marked his page with a bookmark, put next to the lamp, turned off the lights, and climbed into his bed

The next morning...

Luigi woke up the next day at 8:30 in the morning thanks to his alarm clock. It was Sunday, so Luigi didn't have anything particular to do today. Luigi got out of bed and turned on the TV and turned it to the mushroom kingdom news channel. While the News played, Luigi went to the Bathroom to brush his teeth and get ready for the day.

"So in other news," The Toad anchorman said. "Captain Syrup, leader of the Black Sugar Gang, Master thief, and most known for stealing the bottomless coin sack has gone missing. Local authorities do suspect fowl play, and although he claims he has nothing to do with her disappearance, Wario has been brought in for questioning. Authorities also suspect that Wario has attained his riches through illegitimate means. Stay tuned for more. And now the weather done by Jack!"

"Thanks Todd!" The weathertoad said. "Well folks it's gonna be another bright summer day in the mushroom kingdom! Temperature is going to be a high of 103 degrees fahrenheit." Just then Luigi's Dual Scream started to ring.

"Hello?" Luigi answered. A familiar face then came into focus on the top screen.

"Hello-a-Luigi! It's-a-me! Mario!"

"Oh. Hey bro. How are things going with Bowsette?"

"Its-a-going good Luigi! We had-a-four dates!"

"That's good."

"Anyway I-a-wanted-a-to ask-a-you and your girlfriend-"

"Wait, How did you know I have a girlfriend?"

"It's the-a-talk of the-a-town Luigi!"

Luigi didn't really appreciate that his relationship status became conversation topic no. 1

"Anyway," Mario continued. "It's gonna-a-be one-a-hot day today!"

"Yes I heard the forecast."

"Yes! Me and-a-Bowsette were-a-wondering if-a-you and you're-a-girlfriend would like to-a- come to Aqua Park as-a-double date!"

Luigi was a bit taken aback by this request. The king of evil asking for a double date? But then again he was wearing the super crown. Who knows what kind of effects being a woman could do to a person over time? And after all, what's the worst that could happen?

"Alright I'll ask her." Replied Luigi.

"Okie-Dokey!" Replied Mario. "See ya Bro!"

And with that Mario hung up. And Luigi had to make breakfast.

Luigi went downstairs to the kitchen. Once there, he started to make some eggs, bacon, toast, and orange juice. Once cooked, Luigi sat down at the dining table in the next room and started to chow down. While he ate, Luigi started to think about his brothers relationship. Things appeared to get serious between the two. 4 dates. Luigi couldn't help but wonder if all this was a stunt to get peach jealous for turning them both down at honeylune ridge. This couldn't be said for him, he and Daisy never went on a date once. But why did King Boo come back to him? Surely it can't be because he has feelings for him. This is the same specter that kidnapped his brother, tried to kill him, and conquer the mushroom world. Twice. And now Luigi's attempted murderer was a guest in his mansion for god knows how long. 'Good god, what'll E. Gadd say when he finds out?' Luigi thought. E. Gadd would've called him when he found out King Boo was missing, but nothing. Not a single message or call. But before Luigi could think even more Booette floated into the kitchen. She was wearing a plain white T-Shirt and white shorts.

"Morning Booette." Said Luigi.

"Morning Luigi." She responded.

"How did you change clothes?"

"Hm? Oh well I still know some magic. You are talking to the master of illusion after all.

"I see. Well, there's some eggs, bacon, toast and orange juice if you want some."

"Alright."

Booette got breakfast on her plate and sat down with Luigi at the dining table.

"Hey Booette?" Luigi asked.

"Yeah?"

"Why are you still wearing the crown? We aren't in public y'know."

'Aw crap he found out.' King Boo thought. 'Now I gotta pull something out from my ass. I can't tell him that I'm starting to LIKE being this way.'

"Oh the crown? Oh I just left it on so I can draw on it's power."

"The crown has powers besides changing your physical appearance?"

"Yes. It's how I changed my clothes."

"Oh. I didn't know that"

After eating in silence for a couple minutes Luigi asked the question.

"Booette would you like to go on a double date with Me, Mario, and Bowser?

To be continued…

Authors Note: Hey everyone! Well this is a long one huh? I already got the next chapter in the works! Oh and special thanks to svolohanin7 for the suggestions! The aqua park one will be coming soon! (Though just for clarification the U.S name for the location is 'water park.' In the russian version of Mario Kart 8, it was changed to Aqua park. I decided to use this name because it sounds cooler. I mean, would you go to a water park called water park?) So what do you guys think of Luigi now? Should we keep this new voice or go back to the Italian accent? (The reason I kept Mario's accent is because how can you not imagine Mario without an italian accent?) I decided to try non italian Luigi due to how he talks normal in the paper mario games. Anyway, the next chapter will be my biggest yet so please be patient! School's gonna start back up again so pretty soon I'll be bombarded with homework. As always, if you have any constructive criticism/comments/fan requests leave them in the reviews! (Or PM me if you prefer that method.)

See you guys next chapter!