I woke up one morning, the house seemed unusually quiet. I walked around the house and went upstairs, and I was met by a very handsome looking Mario.

He was not dressed in his usual attire of 'plumbing' suits. Instead, a tux suit had replaced it. He was dressed in a black tux jacket over a white undershirt, made him looked gentlemanly. He had a pair of dressy pants that revealed every muscles on his legs.

(Author's note: I am writing about Mario as an anime character, so he doesn't appear 'fat' as some people call it.)

I gasped. Mario looked so good in tux, and how come I've never realize it?

Noticing the look on my face, Mario looked away and habitually making the gesture of pulling the cap low to hide his blush, but he forgot he was in a suit so it won't look good with it. So he turned his face away from me instead.

I giggled, and I also got changed to match Mario's attire. I had on a simple white dress on with frilly at the bottom of my dress, to make myself look taller, I had put on a pair of medium height heels shoes. I had curled my hair so it will give me the romantic appearance I wanted. After checking in the mirror for the last time, I head out of the bathroom.

(Author's note: I am only 4 feet tall, and I am not growing any taller. They say Mario's five feet tall. So that makes a lot of sense why I don't have to look down in order to look Mario in the eye instead of looking up. Anyways, read on!)

Mario had the equal expression I had when he was coming down from the stairs. Except he was more elegant about it instead of gawking like I did.

"You looks real nice today." Mario complemented me.

"You're not bad yourself." I return the complement. "But are we going somewhere? Something in my girl's instinct told me that we are going somewhere."

Mario gave a little chuckle and nodded yes.

"Where?"

"You'll see!" Mario replied with a mysterious smile. I playfully hit him in the shoulder and pouted. He swept me off of my feet and carried me out of the door, bridal styled.

When we arrived at the destined place, Mario told me to close my eyes while he guide me around. I did as I was told. Then he told me to open my eyes.

I opened my eyes, and I see a red mini house attached to a giant balloon on top of it. The door had a hat like lock in the front. I couldn't believe what I saw. It was the Odyssey.

"Oh my gosh!" I gasped. "I didn't expect you to take me to the Odyssey!"

Mario said nothing but grinned.

Just then, a hat-like creature appeared before us, and it spoke to Mario.

"Long time no seen, Mario!"

"Long time no seen, Cappy." Mario said cheerfully.

"Cappy? You mean he is Cappy?" I said in disbelieve.

"Yep, that's him!" Mario responded.

I was so excited to meet Cappy, but I still didn't understand why Mario would take me here to the Odyssey and meet Cappy.

As if he read my mind, Mario then explained.

"I thought you would like to travel around the world with me in the Odyssey."

"Oh, Mario! I would love to!" I exclaimed. It wouldn't be more romantic to travel around the world with someone you love.

Mario stepped to the front door, and Cappy transformed into a top hat and sat on Mario's head.

This is why he didn't bring any hat out today, I thought to myself.

As soon as Cappy settled on Mario's head, the door opened. There was another surprise waiting for us.

"Hello!" Exclaimed a female voice.

"Tiara!" Mario said, clearly surprised.

"You brought your sister as well?" I asked Cappy. I know the game Mario Odyssey well, and the minute Mario said her name the recognition rushed to my mind.

"Yea, Mario planned this. He thought if we bring Tiara with us she can be a companion to you so you wouldn't feel like the only female here." Cappy told me.

"Thanks, Mario." I gave him a bright smile, and he gave me a side smile in return.

When I was looking around the Odyssey, Tiara came over to me and transformed herself into a tiara and settled herself on my head. I chuckled, Tiara seems to know what would look best with my dressing attire today.

"When are we going to set sail, Captain Mario?" I turned to ask Mario.

"Whenever you are, Matey Leah." He said.

"I'm ready."

"Then let's go!"

While we were traveling, we had to decide where we want to go first. I suggested Lake Kingdom since that place was known as beautiful. Mario agreed and steered the Odyssey toward Lake Kingdom's direction.

When we landed, I was totally speechless by the second we got out. All shades of blue surrounded us. Blue waters visible in the distance, and with some mermaid like creatures reside on such place. It made this place even more magical.

"Wow." It was all I could manage.

"I had this place in mind as well when we were still flying." Mario explained. "You seem like the type of girl who like romantic things, so I thought you might like it here."

I was touched. I didn't know Mario can be so observant and caring. Maybe that's what love does to a person.

"Thank you, Mario." I said.

"You're welcome." He replied, taking my hand.

Cappy and Tiara stayed behind. They know we needed time alone.

After we walked a while, we were both silent. Not because we were both too bashful to speak, but the beautiful scenery around us was too delicate to break. At last, I spoke.

"Hey, Mario."

"Yea."

"You've probably been here for the million's time, but to be honest, this place truly is beautiful." I said.

"Yes, but it won't be the same without being with someone you love while you are there." He replied.

I turned and looked at him. What he said was romantic, and it just made me feel soft all over again. He stopped as well. He looked at me with his icy blue eyes, then he smiled.

"This place is not enough for me if you wasn't able to be here."

My heart skipped a beat. Is he trying to approach me with some sort of motives? If that's his purpose, then he definitely got me.

My prediction was right. As soon as he got done saying these romantic things to me, he got down on his knees and took out a tiny jewelry box. I gasped, he's going to ask me for my hand of marriage!

"Will you marry me?" He gathered up all his courage.

I don't know why I had turned into such a cry baby, but I cried again over something so stupid.

"I...I may be a little too young to be your wife, but Mario. I will because I love you." I sobbed, in the same time feeling happy.

Mario pulled me into his strong arms, and I cried my heart out. Mario pulled my chin up and began kissing the tears that was still on my cheeks. I closed my eyes. I didn't want this moment to end. Then Mario's lips found mine. His kiss tasted salty. But I didn't care. As long as he stays with me and loves me, I know I will be okay.

After what seems like forever, he unwillingly pulled away. He saw that I was breathless and didn't want me to suffocate. But I wanted more. So after a while I leaned into him for another passionate kiss before we go get some lunch.

After lunch, Mario took me to a park. There, we sat and shared our heart with each other.

"Mario," I began. "I know this may sound out of the blue, but I liked you since my first time playing your game."

He chuckled. He pulled me in his arms and held me there before speaking.

"And I thought I was crazy falling in love with you the first time we met."

We shared a good laugh, and I said

"I think we were meant to be. Every time I tried to rescue Peach when I was playing your game, I always replace Peach with myself. As if you saved me from the evil dragon. Like a prince Charming and all of the fairy tale stuff."

"But I wasn't your prince Charming, I was just a normal person when we met."

"Mario," I sat up. "Don't tell me those nonsense again. You are a hero to me, to Mushroom Kingdom, and to those who play your game!"

"Do you really think so?" Mario said, sadness suddenly came over him.

"Wh...what's wrong? Did I say something wrong?" I asked him, looking worried.

"Everybody thought I am a bad person." He looked away. The sight of him broke my heart.

"Just because everybody thought you are a bad person doesn't make you one." I told him before continuing on.

"Just because you stumped goombas and troopas doesn't mean you are a cruelty person. I know you love animals just as much as I do, Goombas and troopas aren't animals. They are some strange creature Bowser created to be your obstacle. They don't count as animals. They are not the same as animals. Thus if you stump on them because you have to go rescue the princess, I don' t blame you for that."

No response coming from Mario. So I leaned into his chest and whispered.

"I don't care what they think, and you shouldn't either."

Mario slowly turned around, and I just realized he had been crying. Tears were still falling while he was looking at me. My heart shook violently just by looking at him crying, and before I knew what I was doing, I was weeping as well.

"L...Leah." Mario looked at me, big blue eyes full of tears.

"It's alright, my love. I want to feel your pain because I know you are hurting and want someone to sympathize. I am here for you, and don't be afraid to show me the weak part of you. Because when you are weak, you are the strongest."

Mario searched my eyes, and I stared into his eyes to show him that I meant what I say. He gave me a small smile and hugged me tight.

I sighed. I am glad that I had a compassionate heart toward the hurting people, I could never turn down anyone with a broken heart.

"Leah," Mario began. "be with you, is the biggest blessing I could have asked for."

"To me, you do the same." I replied before meeting his lips.

Just like that, we spend our time together until the sun went down.