Author's Note:
Sorry it's a short chapter. Next one will be longer, promise.
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Disclaimer: I don't own anything but the story idea and any OCs.
Chapter 33:
Believe
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Luigi cursed, both in English and Italian. After Kalvin's 'visit' to the dungeon, he has been trying fruitlessly to break the chain around his ankle and free himself from his prison. But each attempt turned out to be a fail one as he was still stuck in his current position.
He growled loudly as he punched the stone wall out of pure frustration and anger. He was supposed to be a hero. It was his job to save others even if they were his enemies. But how can he save them when he can't even save himself?
"I bet Mario would know what to do," He mumbled suddenly. "He always knew how to get out of these situations."
Knowing Mario, his brother would have figured out a way to escape already and would be putting an end to Kalvin and his devious plan right now. He snorted. Things always seem to fall in place for his red twin. It was probably why everyone in town honored and worshiped him as the hero he is now. He always gets his way, despite the situation.
As for him? Well…he tried to be like Mario – go on more adventures, act braver, be more heroic. But the results would never change. Mario was always the strong one, always the superior one… always the center spotlight. He, on the other hand, was his exact opposite; always the weak one, always the inferior one…always the shadow.
Luigi sighed deeply as he lean heavily against the stone wall and slide down to the grimy ground. No matter how hard he tries, he could never be more than the Mario's shadow. This is why he was never acknowledged back at the Mushroom Kingdom. He couldn't do anything valorous like his brother. He tried to become stronger, to become a better hero, but he still end up as his weak, useless, cowardly self.
A tear ran down his cheek. He wasn't a hero, he was simply Mario's little brother and even that had very little meaning. Bowser, Wendy, and the others…they are going to perish and he can do nothing to help them.
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The dungeon door opened. Luigi didn't matter to look; he was too depressed to care. And besides, whoever it was, they weren't going to help him anyway.
"Luigi,"
He blinked. "…Wendy?"
The green plumber lifted his head up to see it was indeed the pink Koopa. She ran straight to his cell. Luigi stood up from the ground and met her between the bars. Either his eyes were playing tricks on him or she was actually looked glad to see him.
"Wendy, what are you doing here?" He asked her.
"I'm getting you out." She replies.
"You…what?" Luigi questioned in surprise.
Truth to her words, Wendy held up the keys and unlocked the cell door. Once it was opened, she came inside and hugged him. Luigi jumped slightly in surprise, shock to see that Wendy was really hugging him.
"I'm so sorry," She started to say. "I should have known you wouldn't do such a thing." She tightens her hold on him. "I overheard Kalvin talking. You were right; he is the one trying to kill us."
"Wendy," He said softly. He can tell she was very shaken up. He returned the hug, hoping it will help soothe her.
"Luigi, Bowser and the others…they will be leaving soon. And Kalvin rigged the airship to explode by remote." She explained. "I can't stop Kalvin on my own, you have to help me."
"I…don't know." Luigi hesitated. "I mean…I don't think I can."
"You can at least try," She looked up to him with pleading eyes. "Please Luigi, I believe in you."
"Y-You d-do?"
Luigi gaze into her eyes. They were blue just like his, only they were filled with fear and worry. After a short tense silence, he took a deep breath and sigh. He look back at her, no longer feeling doubtful or depress but determine and confidence.
"Alright, I'll help you."
Wendy smiled. Using the same keys, she used them to free him from the metal chain around his ankle. Once those were off, they quickly exit out of the dungeon and into the castle halls.
"We don't much time left." Luigi said. "Wendy, do you have any idea where Kalvin will be when he uses the remote?"
She nodded. "I heard them mention said something about activating it from the throne room."
"Okay, you try to stop the others by any means. I'll go after Kalvin."
"Are you sure you'll be able to go against him alone?"
He smiled. "Don't worry about me; you just focus on trying to save the others." He assured her.
Wendy was still a bit uncertain but she nodded nevertheless. "Alright…J-Just one more thing,"
He paused. "What is it?"
She hesitated, as if she was mentally debating on something in her head. Luigi tilted his head slightly to the side, confuse on what she wanted to tell him. Before he knew it, she leaned forward and kissed him right on the lips.
His eyes widen, completely caught off guard. As sudden as it came, Wendy pulled away with a red blush around her yellow cheeks. A similar one started to form on Luigi's face as he stood there in shock.
"Good luck,"
That was all she said before she started running down the hall, leaving a baffled plumber standing in the middle of the hallway. Even after she left, he continue to stand there, his brain slowly trying to register what exactly happened. Wendy had just taken a corner when she finally heard the result of her actions.
"YAHOOO!"
She smirked; she can only imagine how big the smile on his face was.
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