Twlight: "Aww...crap! I can't beleive I lost to you on Mario Strikers, Daisy!"
Daisy: "Well, I guess it's true that I'm the Queen of Sprorts in the Mushroom Kingdom!"
Twilight: "Yeah, I know you're good, but COME ON!! 16 to 5?! That's overkill!"
Daisy: "Heh...what can I say? I'm good at perfecting those Super Strikes, aren't I?"
Twilight: "Indeed...Well, anyhow, the next part's ready, so why don't we take a breather and see what happens, shall we?"
Daisy: "Sure thing!" I can't wait to see what happens!"
Chapter 3- Prepare for Battle!
Meanwhile, In Dark Land...
Giga Bowser had just returned to his castle, though now, his castle seemed more the size of his throne to him now, but thankfully, there was a rock ledge around that seemed to look like a throne to Giga Bowser, and it was just the size for him too. Down below, all of Bowser's minions stared in amazement on what had become of thier master. Giga Bowser noticed them and looked down at he small army of Hammer Brothers, Dark Koopatrols, and Fire Brothers. "You, there!" said Giga Bowser, pointing to the group of Fire Bros., "I want some of you to forge a cage for my little guest, post-haste!" The group of Fire Bros. didn't hesitate and sped off, beginning to work on making a cage for Princess Peach. The other groups of soldiers decided it was best to get out of King Bow...er...King GIGA Bowser's way as Giga Bowser went over to the throne-like stone structure and sat down, causing a loud rumble and a minor earthquake as he did. He then opened his clawed hand and loked at the tiny Princess Peach just lying there in grief.
"Aw...don't be so down on yourself, my little cupcake. You'll get to liking it here, trust me!" said Giga Bowser, which snapped Peach to attention.
"Okay, first off..." said Peach, getting to her feet and looking at the scary face of her kidnapper, "Stop calling me sweet names, becasue they will get you nowhere! Second off, I may have said that I would come willingly, but I never said I'd behave!"
Giga Bowser didn't like the tone in Peach's voice, even if it was barely audible to him. He was about to get very angry at the princess when another voice cut him off. "Huh? Papa is that you?!!" came the small voice from down below.
"Papa? Is that..?" questioned Peach, knowing who it just might be that spoke up.
Giga Bowser looked down and, sure enough, there was Bowser Jr. staring up at his now-collossal father. Giga Bowser smiled at his little son. "Yep, it is, Junior! What do you think of the new me?" he said.
"Whoa!! That's soooooooo awesome, Papa!" said Bowser Jr. jumping up and down for joy, but then he noticed someone in Giga Bowser's hand. "Hey, who do you got there in your hand, Papa?"
Giga Bowser smiled and leaned down to show Bowser Jr. that Peach was in his clawed hand. "Mama Peach!" said Bowser Jr., hugging Peach tightly.
Peach hadn't heard Bowser Jr. call her that for a long time, not since the Isle Delfino incident years ago, and she didn't like being called that, especially not by some scaly little scoundrel like Bowser Jr. Peach pried Bowser Jr. from her and said, "For the last time, I'm not your Mama!" she shouted.
Bowser Jr. looked as though he would cry, but Giga Bowser had just about had enough of Peach's attitude for one day. He quickly brought Peach up close to his face, causing Peach to fall down in his hand. "Now you listen here, princess!" he snarled, his voice almost deafening to Peach, "Either you decide to behave, or I just may have myself a little Creme a la Peach for dinner tonight!" Peach was stunned after hearing that, and became completely motionless in Giga Bowser's hand.
Soon, a group of Fire Brothers were at the feet of thier lord. "Lord Bowser, sir, we-" one started.
"GIGA Bowser, you idiot!!" roared the titanic turtle down at the Fire Bros.
"S-s-s-sorry..." the one Fire Brother whimpered, "Lord Giga Bowser, sir, we...have the cage you requested." A team of Sledge Brothers carried what appeared to look like a large bird cage near Giga Bowser's throne and set it down next to it.
"Very well. You're all dismissed." said Giga Bowser, and everyone on the ground except Bowser Jr. went away, a little quickly, I might add.
Giga Bowser picked up the cage with his free hand, and opened the small door in it and tossed Peach inside. "Why don't you stay in there for awhile until I can think of what to do to you." he said as he hung the cage from a stone spire rising out of the ground near him. "Hey, Papa! Can I be like you when I grow up?!" said Bowser Jr. from below.
Giga Bowser smiled down at his son. "Who knows, son...you just might one day!" chuckled Giga Bowser as he gently picked up his son and walked off into the distance.
Meanwhile in the cage, Peach just lay there, sniffling quietly. "Mario...Luigi...please...don't give up..."
At Daisy's Castle in Sarasaland...
Daisy stormed into the castle gates, stomping all the way, her feet stomps echoing throughout the hollow chamber. Daisy wasn't pleased at Giga Bowser's recent actions, and she was going to do something about it. She then went to what seemed to be just a bookcase in her living quarters, but there was a peculiar book there entitled "Glory Days of the Mushroom Kingdom" that stuck out a bit. When she pulled on the book, a loud CLUNK could be heard behind it, and the bookshelf started turning around, like it was a secret passegeway in all those old abandoned castles in those sort of stories. Thing is, this wasn't a secret passage, but a secret compartment holding a single treasure chest that was about the size of a foot locker. Attached to it was an envelope with Daisy's insignia on it, but the letter looked quite old. The envelope was open, and Daisy had then remembered her reading the letter a long time ago when she was younger. She took out the letter and read it to herself again. This is what was written:
My Dearest Daisy,
You are a very strong-willed girl, even at a young age, and I hope you grow up to be a fantastic young woman to run Sarasaland in my stead. Though trouble has rarely ever happened here, I'm afraid there may be a time when you will have to protect it or someone you care for from danger. Enclosed inside this box is something I had your old friend Gunpei whip up before I passed on, but I was told to tell you that it has to age at least 10 years before it can be used properly. It is my wish that you use it for the right purposes and never to use it for your own needs. It will give you the power to combat evil and make you almost invincible. However, the effects will only last for about 2 hours before wearing off, and once you use this, you won't be able to use it again. It was the only way that this item would not be misused in the wrong hands. If you are reading this before it is time, then as my final wish, please refrain from opening this box until the time is needed. If it is time, then open it and use the item inside, and use it well, for with great power, there also bears great responsibility. I only wish that I could see you the way you are now, Daisy, but alas...it seems I won't. I hope for the best for you, and I always love you from the bottom of my heart.
Signed, your Mother, Queen Flora. Sarasaland Date: April 19, 1989
Daisy had tears running down her cheeks as she finished reading that last part of the letter. Her old friend Gunpei was not only her best friend in Sarasaland, but also quite the brilliant scientist in these parts. However, when she was about 10 years old, Gunpei died in a fatal car crash, and Daisy was really sad she had lost her best friend in Sarasaland. She later lost her mother to illness, leaving her alone to take the throne of Sarasaland. "Mommy...Gunpei..." she sniffled, "I promise I am using this for the greater good of all the people here in Sarasaland, as well as the entire Mushroom Kingdom. I hope I'm making you proud..."
With having said that, Daisy kicked off the rusty locks on the chest and opened it slowly. What was inside was a single mushroom, but one that looked way different from any other she had seen before. It was a bit larger than a standard Super Mushroom, and it also was blue in color with green spots instead of the usual red-and-white mix. Daisy carefully picked up the mushroom, having to use both hands because of it's size. She stared at it for a few moments, but then a stifling scent came from it, and Daisy had to set the mushroom down on her bed to cover her nose. "Whew! It's been aged alright..." she said, covering her nose.
Daisy knew, however, that she would have to use this special mushroom to save Peach, and hopefully give Giga Bowser a lesson he'd soon not forget. She didn't know exactly what powers this mushroom had, but it seemed to be the only thing that she had on her that proved useful...or so she first thought. She then remembered her outfit she had planned on using in the next Strikers Tournament, so she went to her closet, closed her windows, and quickly switched from her old Mario Strikers outfit to her new and improved one (the one from Mario Strikers Charged). She then looked at herself and said with a grin on her face, "Let's rock."
Daisy stepped outside with the special mushroom still in her hands, and when she was far out enough, she looked around to see if no one was around, then looked back at the mushroom in her hands. This mushroom, besides all the pictures of her, her mother, and Gunpei in her photo albums, was the last material possesion she had of them. "Mommy...Gunpei...this one's for you." she said, and she took a big bite out of the top part of the mushroom and swallowed it. When she swallowed the part in her mouth, the remainder of the mushroom disintegrated in her hands, not even leaving an ash. Guess this is what mommy meant by only using it once. thought Daisy, Let's just hope it was worth it...
Daisy then started feeling something weird about her. She looked at herself and noticed that the outline of her was glowing a bright purple color, and soon wisps of purple light began surrounding her. At first she was afraid, but Daisy soon realized that this was probably the powers of the mushroom being channeled into her, so she shut her eyes calmly and let the energy flow into her.
Soon, however, Daisy felt a sharp pinch in her back. She opened her eyes and saw that something seemed amiss. She looked behind her to see that the entrance to the castle seemed a little further down than she remembered, not to mention a bit smaller than normal, and it seemed to be getting further away and smaller by the second. That's when it hit Daisy: she was getting bigger in size! "Oh...my..." said Daisy looking downwards and seeing the ground get further away as she continued to grow. The purple energy continued to swirl around her, and it was beginning to get brighter, almost to a whitish-purple color. Soon, the lights around her ceased, and the feeling of her getting bigger had come to a stop.
Daisy looked around her and saw that everything, including her own castle, were a lot smaller than she was now. Judging by her castle, she had roughly grown to about the same size as our Giga Bowser. To Daisy's further amazement, her Mario Strikers Charged outfit had grown with her, probably due to the swirling purple lights she had seen a few moments ago. Daisy had a look of awe on her face as she scanned her surroundings once more. Soon, Daisy gave a relaxed sigh, albeit a somewhat loud one to anyone that would've been in the area if there was anyone. Daisy then looked into the distance, seeing the Mushroom Kingdom over the horizon. Daisy turned to face it, and said the words that would make her soon feel a surge of courage and confidnce flow through her...
"Giga Bowser...you're days are numbered, and as much as I have anything to say, that number is...zero." she said with a somewhat cruel smile on her face. Daisy then looked to make sure no one was below her, then when she saw that the path was clear, she took her first step towards the Mushroom Kingdom, ready to put a stop to Giga Bowser's plans once and for all.
End of Chapter
Daisy: "WHOA!! How'd you know that I've always wanted to be taller than most buildings?!"
Twilight: "Eh, it's a knack I have."
Daisy: "Aw, yeah! This is gonna rock! Lemme at that lamebrain turtle!"
Twilight: "Easy, Daisy...easy...You'll get your fair share of him soon, trust me. We'll have to wait for chapter four...or maybe five if it goes like that..."
Daisy: "Aw, I hate waiting! Hey! How about a round of Mario Golf Toadstool Tour while we wait?"
Twilight: "Okay, but on one little condition..."
Daisy: "And that is...?"
Twilight: "You have to play as Diddy Kong."
Daisy: "Alright, mister, you've got yourself a challenger! I'll show you who's boss this time as well!"
Twilight: "Bring it on, princess!"