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Author's Note:

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Disclaimer: I do not own anything but the story idea and any OC(s).

Rating: T for language, sexual themes, and physical harm.

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Chapter 69:
A Ghostly Encounter

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It was a busy Monday; at least busy for Luigi. Kamek had a meeting with the King and the other Councilor members today so he was relying on him to take care of things while he was away. He gave a quick talk, a list of things to do and an estimated time on when he'll be back before heading off towards the conference hall.

"Alright, what to do first?" He said as he looks through the list. "I could start with the lab, and then move on to the other stuff. Then again, that might take longer. I should do that last and work on th-…"

"BOO!"

"YAH!"

Luigi jumped in the air and landed on his back. He groaned as he sits up, completely not expecting such a scare. He froze when a haunting, deep yet unique laugh got his ears.

'What a minute…I know that laugh,'

"Well, well, well, look what we have here,"

Luigi tensed. Slowly, he turned his head to the source of that voice. He almost wished he was wrong when he saw who it was.

"King Boo…"

The King of all Boos smirked darkly. "Well if it isn't little green cap…" he said. "I had heard rumors that you had reside to Bowser's side, but I didn't really believe it on the count that you too much of a coward. But now seeing you here, I guess the rumors were true."

Luigi growled but say nothing about it. He stood up from the ground and dusted himself off before presenting himself to him.

"King Boo…what are you doing here?"

"I just came by to check on Bowser when I saw you walking by, completely distracted. It's been such a long time since I last scared you and the opportunity was just perfect."

"Well, I'm glad you enjoy your fun," Luigi said. "But if you're here to see Bowser, then I'm afraid he's in a meeting right now."

"Fine by me, I'll just keep myself entertain until he's done," He smiled, sending a chill down Luigi's spine.

'Boy you really don't like him uh?'

'On the count that one of his hobbies is to scare the crap out of me every five minutes…No, I don't.'

"Sorry to disappoint, your ghostliness, but I can't keep you company. I have a lot of things to do today, and I would like to get them done on time."

"Is that so?" The large Boo said with raised eye brow.

"Yes; but since I don't think you're going to leave me along anytime soon, I can at least escort you to him."

"By all means, lead the way,"

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The Conference Room was a large room use to provide meetings and business conferences for Bowser and his seven council members. The room had a big table long enough for twelve seats and an overhead projector for presentation. Bowser was actively listening to the debate (well, more like argument) between his Koopa General and Chief of Security when a sudden knock on the door made them stop.

He sighed, silently thanking whoever it was as he allowed them in, "Enter,"

The door opened and the green plumber walked inside. Bowser raised a curious eyebrow as he paused in front of them and bow in respect.

"I'm sorry to interrupt," Luigi said. "But I just thought I should inform you that King Boo is here,"

"King Boo?" Bowser said sitting up from his chair in interest. "I haven't seen him in a while; where is he?"

"He's…around," He slouched. "Nearly got an heartache on the way here,"

"Argh, this meeting won't be over until later; keep him occupied until I'm done."

"Do I have too?"

"Don't argue; just do as you are told," The General said harshly.

Luigi frowned. He had individually met all the council members before and out of all of them, he got the most hostility from the Koopa General.

"Please do, Luigi; King Boo tends to get… aggravating when left alone for too long." Kamek said. "While you're doing that, you are excuse from your other duties."

"Alright," He sighed, "But don't be surprised if you don't see me for the rest of the day."

"Very well,"

Luigi nodded. He turned and exit out of the room. The second the door closed, there was a shout followed by a surprise yelp and some cursing in Italian.

"What a nice young man," commented the red Koopa.

"Humph, I'm sorry Lady Kurenai but 'nice' isn't what I'll describe him," said the General.

"Why so hostile, Konnor?" Kammy asked.

"I just don't feel comfortable having a human among our ranks,"

"You know he has earned his place,"

"Perhaps, but how do we know that we can really trust him; he was our enemy,"

"Was our enemy…" Kamek emphasized. "Now he's our ally and the King's son-in-law,"

The General crossed his arms. "I still don't trust him,"

"Well, I for one find him quite considerate and thoughtful; just the other day we spend a pleasant afternoon telling stories."

"Oh Kogan, you always have a story to tell the young folks," Lady Kunerai said.

General Konnor humped and turned his attention to the Chief of Security. "And you Kenneth? What do you think of him?"

The blue Koopa blinked and turned his gaze to the table. "He seems alright to me," He said softly. "Although he likes to talk to himself a lot,"

Bowser sighed. "Look…whether the lot of you like him or not, doesn't really matter to me; as long as you don't start picking fights. Now, let's get back to this meeting; I have a guest waiting for me and I doubt he'll be kept entertain for long."

Everyone else nodded. "Yes, your Majesty…"

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Well, its official – today was Luigi's worst day.

He's been with King Boo for over an hour now and he already had his blood pressure raised above normal five times. He tried to get some work done but with King Boo around, it was nearly impossible. He sighed deeply and sat on a bench in the court yard to calm his beating heart.

"Oh come on, don't tell me you are tired already?" King Boo said as he appears in front of him.

Luigi frowned. "King Boo…you don't need to keep terrorizing me; we're not enemies anymore,"

"Says who? Just because Bowser and I are allies doesn't mean I follow under him."

"I guess not," He sighed. "Alright so what do you want to do?"

"Same thing I've been doing for the past hour,"

"How about a break? At least until my heart doesn't feel it's going to burst. You can't keep scaring me if I'm dead,"

"You wanna test that theory?"

"No, thanks; do you want something to eat?"

'Do Boos even eat?' Mr. L thought. 'I mean, they're kind of dead so it seem kind of pointless,'

"I don't need to eat," The King of Boos answered.

"But you can eat, right?"

"What are you… a detective?"

"No, but sometimes I like to act like one,"

King Boo narrowed his eyes. "If you think being annoyance will get me to leave you alone, then you are highly mistaken."

Luigi put his hands up in defense. "I'm not trying to do that; it was an honest question,"

He puffed. "Yes, we can eat but we don't necessary have to."

"How about sleep?" Luigi asked. "Do you need to sleep?"

"You sure are mouthier than I remember,"

"Again, honest question,"

He growled softly. "No, we don't need any food or any sleep." He crossed his 'arms'. "You know, I'm having a hard time believing why Bowser would want bothersome plumber like you in his rank."

Luigi shrugged. "Kamek predicted I'll be a big help to him in the future. If I were to guess what, I'll say against Clawd."

"Clawd, uhm?" The large Boo thought. "I guess that will make sense,"

"Do you know anything about Clawd?" Luigi asked.

He huffed. "I don't know the koopa personally if that's what you're asking, but I do know that something strange going on in his castle."

The green man raised a curious brow. "Care to elaborate?"

"Actually I don't; not to you anyways,"

"Fair enough,"

"What I don't get, is why Bowser recruited you and not your stupid brother."

Luigi shrugged. "You're going to have to ask Kamek about that."

"Perhaps I will,"

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After the meeting, Bowser retreated back to his throne room with Kamek and Kammy where he could talk to the King of Boos in private. His ghostly ally looked around the room in slight interest as the Koopa King retreats to his throne.

"It's good to see you again, King Boo," Kamek said.

"Nice place," He commented. "A bit too bright for my taste but…"

"I know you're not here to talk about my new home," Bowser said as he sits down.

"You're right, I'm not," King Boo chuckled. "I did what you ask,"

"And what did you find?"

The ghostly foe moaned slightly and closed his glowing purple eyes. "I have seen many strange things over the last hundred or so years I've been King, but this is one that escapes even me." He looked back up at the Koopa King.

"Whatever magic Clawd is using it affects ghosts as well. I had sent ten of my best scouts to spy on him, all at different times. Out of the ten, only three returned but with little to no knowledge of what happened to them."

"As I suspected," Kammy mumbled as Bowser growled.

"Now I personally took a trip to the castle to find the cause of the others' disappearance. Not long after I enter, I'd sense a very unusual dark presence illuminating all over the castle. I tried to find the source of such power but I was soon caught by that Magikoopa you mention."

"Kamella," Kamek growled.

"She wasn't a joke that's for sure. I narrowly managed to escape from her while suffering some injuries of my own."

"Well its fortunate that you made it out alright," said Kammy

The Boo leader puffed. "Forgive me if I take the defeat more personally,"

"Don't be, I would too," said Bowser.

"I don't know what dark magic they're using exactly but I do know that it's ancient; probably beyond even my existence."

Kamek nodded in understanding. "Thank you, King Boo; we greatly appreciate your help,"

"Now, on the terms of payment," King Boo smirked. "I believe I will be satisfied if you hand little green cap to me,"

Bowser snorted but smiled. "Sorry, but I need him."

"That's what he said,"

"Well it's true,

"And why is that?"

Bowser shrugged. "Kamek here predicted he'll be useful to me, and he's usually right about these things."

"Perhaps, but there are many factors that can change one's future"

"That may be, but I have a feeling this one will come out into our favor," said Kamek

"Anyways," Bowser said. "I can't give you the plumber but I could give you something else…"

King Boo raised a curious eyebrow. "Like what?"

"You're going to need a place to stay right? A place where you could rest your wounds,"

"Why your Majesty, are you offering me to stay at your castle?" He smirked.

Bowser laughed. "HA, yeah right; with you around, the whole castle will fall into chaos in a few weeks." He settled back in his throne. "No actually I was going to give you a castle of your own,"

"A castle uhm?" King Boo said with interest. "I'm guess it's an old one you no longer need,"

"Not since someone tried to assassinate me and manage to escape with help from a rescue,"

"I see…but what makes you think I will want a used castle?"

The Koopa King raised a red eyebrow. "Isn't that what you prefer… some place old, abandon, and most importantly dark?"

"Why yes, I do." The Boo leader smirked. "Very well, I accept your offer. But be advice; I might stop by to…check in once and while."

With that said, the King of Boos disappeared leaving the King of Koopas alone with his two magikoopas.

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