_Mario's POV_
It was a pleasant morning when I woke up that morning. Everything was normal. I got myself a cup of coffee, sat down and read my morning paper.
Hmm, nothing special is in the paper...I said out loud when this caught my eyes.
On April 20, some mysterious rumor was heard in the neighborhood that a mansion was haunted. And that anymore enters will not make it back alive. Investigators have been send, but nothing has been heard from them to this day.
I gasped. I need to go investigate this. Why aren't they returning? Did something happened to them? Could it possibly be true that the mansion is haunted?
_Third person POV_
Just then, Mario heard a noise coming downstairs. He quickly folded that section. He didn't want to tell Luigi that he was going to investigate. He didn't want to worry him.
Good morning, Luigi. How did you sleep last night? Mario asked.
It was okay. Luigi replied while rubbing his eyes.
Luigi went to the kitchen and started making breakfast. Mario sat silently, deep in thought.
Luigi noticed Mario's unusual quietness. He asked,
You alright, bro?
Huh? Mario looked up. Yeah, I'm fine. He smiled at Luigi.
_Luigi's POV_
Something's not right about Mario this morning. I thought to myself. He's usually super chatty in the morning. Something's up and he's not telling me.
Are you sure? I asked him while raising an eyebrow.
Yeah, I'm just not in the mood for talking. He responded.
I turned to the stove. Maybe he'll tell me later when he's ready.
_Third person's POV_
After breakfast, Mario told Luigi that he's going to be away. He didn't tell Luigi where exactly he was going, but Luigi figured that Mario would tell him once he gets back. So he didn't put much thought to it and said goodbye to Mario before heading over to Peach's castle.
He met Peach halfway to her castle. She had a look of worry on her face.
Luigi! Have you read this morning's news? She asked.
No, why? Luigi asked. He had a bad feeling about what was coming.
Peach explained everything to him. By the time she finished, Luigi felt like he was going to throw up.
I gotta go after Mario! Luigi said, taking off. Who knows what will happen to him?
Okay, but be very careful. Prach called after Luigi. But Luigi only have one thought in mind.
Please be okay, Mario!
_Mario's POV_
After what seemed like forever, I finally arrived at the mansion.
Oof, this place looks eerie already. I thought. A few suspicious looking tombstone laid strewn about in the courtyard. Dark clouds mixed with thunder and lightning added more hair raising effect to this long forsaken place. It then rained.
Odd. It was sunny only a minute ago! But anyways, I need to get inside. I don't want to be sick stand out here in the rain.
I went to the front door and turned the handle, to my surprise, it was locked up.
I need to find something to pry the door open.
I looked around, inspecting for things that could act like some sort of of tools. Finally, something shiny caught my eye. It was in the murky water fountain. I hesitated for a bit. Then I shook my head.
I have to do this. I'll really get sick if I don't do anything soon.
I reached in, and found a rusty bar.
I went back to the door and pried it open. The bar broke right after.
What kind of tool is this? Can't even last longer than I thought.
I went inside, darkness surrounded me. I held on to my flashlight as I proceeded deeper into darkness. Everything seem unknown, and I've got a knot tied in my stomach. I don't like this place. I hope I finish the job early so I can go home soon.