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Chapter Three

Daisy's Birthday Mystery Masquerade Ball!

Luigi arrived late that night at the Mario Bros. house. He quietly opened the front door so he wouldn't wake his big bro.
"Luigi, are you FINALLY back?" Mario asked as he ran to the front door.
"Yeah. Sorry about coming so late. It's just I HAD an idea on a good present for Daisy, but then I started to have second thoughts then I decided to get her what I have here!" Luigi said.
He held up two boxes.
"Could I see now or do I have to wait 'till tomorrow?" Mario asked.
"The second option sounds good!" Luigi said with a smile. Luigi happily went to his room.

*The next day later*

"Luigi? Are you in the living room?" Mario asked. It was after breakfast and Mario hasn't seen His brother all morning.
He walked in the living room. Luigi was laying on the couch He was groaning in pain.
"Luigi?! Are you okay?" Mario asked as he ran to Luigi's side.
"Mario, I-I don't feel so good," Luigi answered.
"Luigi, I think you're sick," Mario said.
"Can I still go to the party?" Luigi asked.
"I'm afraid you can't," Mario said. Luigi sat up.
"But what if I feel better later on?" Luigi asked. Mario put his hands on Luigi's shoulders and triend to get him to lay down again.
"Weegee, just relax. I don't think you should go out today," Mario said.
"But it's Daisy's birthday! And I have to give her the gift," Luigi said.
"I know and I'm sorry. Peach and I can give Daisy your gift and tell her how you're sick. She'll understand," Mario explained.
"But I wanted to be her date and be with her and-" Luigi started coughing.
"I know Weegee. Please just try to get some rest. Daisy will probably visit you tomorrow. I don't think she can today because of preparation and stuff," Mario said.
"But I don't want Waluigi to be her date and dance with her!" Luigi said.
"Weegee,Weegee,Weegee! I just said that to mess with you and help you to ask her. Daisy wouldn't want to be with Waluigi," Mario said.
"But yesterday she said she was hoping a 'certain someone' would ask her. Who IS she talking about?" Luigi asked.
"I don't know, but please just relax and get some rest," Mario said.
"Okay, big bro, but please tell them not to stop or postpone the party just for me," Luigi said.

*Later at Peach's castle*

"So he won't be there," Toad told Peach in her throne room.
"Luigi is sick? Poor thing! He won't be there for her ball," Peach said, worried.
"That's what Mario called to say. He said not to worry about postponing. Luigi is okay with everyone still having the party," Toad said.
"That's just like Luigi, isn't it? Hope he gets better soon. When does the party start, because I want to make a quick stop before the party," Peach explained.
"It's 9 o'clock now and the guests should start coming to her castle 8:30 p.m then the party starts at 9 p.m, so you should make your quick stop a little after 8 p.m," Toad answered.
"Perfect! Thanks Toad!" Peach said with a smile.
"Mario also asked you to deliver the Luigi memo to Princess Daisy," Toad said.
"I'll do that now," Peach said.

*Later at Daisy's castle*

"LUIGI IS SICK?!" Daisy yelled shocked.
"Sadly, yes. Mario said not to stop the party and he will deliver you Luigi's present," Peach said.
"Okay," Daisy sighed.
"The party won't be the same with out him. I won't have someone to mess with and watch blush and stutter so cutely," Daisy said.
"Well, Waluigi is coming," Peach said.
"I SAID CUTELY! AND BESIDES WALUIGI DOESN'T DO THAT!" Daisy yelled. Peach giggled.
"Okay okay. Just joking around," Peach said.

*Mario Bros. house. 8 o'clock. One hour before the start of the party.*

Mario was all ready for the ball. He walked in the living to check on Luigi.
"I'm off to the party now, Weegee," Mario said.
"But it is only 8. You don't have to be there 'till 8:30," Luigi said.
"I have to go by Peach's castle to get her for the ball. She is my girlfriend and date," Mario said.
"I wish I could be Daisy's date and boyfriend," Luigi said.
"Well no one is stopping you about the boyfriend part there, little Weegee. Now the sickness is stopping you on being her date today. Are sure you don't want me to stay with you?" Mario asked.
"No! I don't want to spoil your and Peach's fun. Don't worry about me. I'll be fine," Luigi said.
"Okay then. I'll see you around midnight," Mario said. He walked towards the front door. When he was about to open it, the door swung open and hit Mario right in the face!
"Luigi! I heard what happened!" Peach said as she ran in and ran to Luigi's side. Mario pushed the door closed.
"Knocking would of been nice," Mario said. Peach looking over at Mario.
"Oh Mario! I'm so sorry! I was just so worried about Luigi!" Peach said. She ran to Mario's side.
"It's okay. I understand," Mario said with a smile.
"Mario, your nose!" Peach said. Mario looked in the mirror hanging on the wall. He had a bruise on his nose.
"It's okay, Peach. Let's just get to the ball," Mario said.
"We have to stop by my castle first so I can change and get ready," Peach said. Peach fixed Mario's bow tie and adjusted his mask. Mario gave her a kiss.
"Let's check on Luigi and get his gift for Daisy then go to my castle then to the ball. K?" Peach asked quietly.
"K," Mario whispered back.
"What are you guys whispering over there?" Luigi asked.
"Nothing!" Peach said back. They walking over to Luigi, holding hands.
"I hope you feel better soon Luigi. I'm sorry you have to miss Daisy's party, Daisy was going to come over, but she had to stay at her castle," Peach said.
"Please just take this box and give it to Daisy. It has her gifts inside. Have a good time and don't worry about me," Luigi said. He handed Peach a box.
"Will do, Luigi. Bye and feel better soon," Peach said.
"Later, Weegee!" Mario said. Mario and Peach left the house.
"Finally they're gone! Now it's time to put Daisy's real present into action!" Luigi thought.
Luigi got up and ran to his room. Under his bed, he pulled out the box he got from the shop.
"Waluigi won't dance with my Daisy!" Luigi said.

*At Daisy's castle*

"It's 8:55. Where are Peach and Mario? Did they decide to stay with Luigi?" Daisy said to herself. Daisy was at her balcony watching all the guests pile in.
"I better finish getting ready and get down there," Daisy said. Daisy fixed her hair and put her make-up on. She put her mask on then admired herself in the mirror.
"Luigi would of stuttered and blushed if I asked him if I was pretty," Daisy said to herself. Daisy sighed.
"I wouldn't stutter or blush," a voice said. Daisy looked around the room. She didn't see anyone. She ran out to the balcony. She looked around then looked down were she could see the guests coming in.
Mario and Peach were finally heading in. "Finally! They're here!" Daisy said. She went down to the ball room. Everyone was there... except for Luigi. Daisy ran up Peach and Mario.
"Why are you guys so late?" Daisy asked.
"We're not late," Mario said.
"I know, but you guys said you would get here a little before 9," Daisy said.
"We chatted with Luigi for a bit," Peach said.
"Oh yeah! How is he?" Daisy asked.
"He just has a little head cold. He'll be fine soon," Mario said.
"Good. This ball still won't be the same without him," Daisy said. Mario and Peach looked at each other and smiled.
"What?" Daisy asked.
"Nothing!" Here's Luigi's gift," Peach said. She handed her the box from Luigi.
"Thanks. I'll set it on the present table. You two enjoy yourselves! I'll be back soon," Daisy said. Daisy walked outside to the present table.
She set down the present on the table and turned around to go back to te castle.
"Princess?" A voice said from behind Daisy.
"Luigi?" Daisy thought. Daisy turned around to see Waluigi standing there.
"Oh, hi, Waluigi," Daisy said disappointed.
"Would you like to dance with me inside the ball room?" Waluigi asked.
"Uh sure. I guess," Daisy said.
"Really?! Thanks!" Waluigi said. He grabbed Daisy's hand and walked in the ball room. They started dancing.
"You sure do look pretty today, Princess," Waluigi said.
"Thanks," Daisy said.
"Was he the one I heard in my room?" Daisy thought. They continued to dance.
"Excuse me, Mister, but I think you're dancing with my princess," a voice said. Daisy and Waluigi turned only to see a man in a mysterious black tuxedo, a black cape, and a mask that covered more of his face than a masquerade mask was supposed to.
"Who are you supposed to be?" Waluigi asked.
"Masquerade Man. Princess Daisy's one true love. Now step away from my beautiful princess," Masquerade Man said.
"Princess, do you know this guy?" Waluigi asked.
"No. I've never seen this guy before in my life," Daisy said.
"Well, why don't you dance with me and see just what you missed all this time," Masquerade Man said with his hand out.

*Will Daisy dance with Masquerade Man? Who was that voice in Daisy's room? What all does Luigi have planned? What ARE the gifts Luigi got for Daisy? Who is this Mysterious Masquerade Man?
Find out in chapter 4! The Perfect night!