A/N New chapter time! This is definitely my longest yet and introduces a few new characters. I hope you enjoy and please take time to RNR, it would make my day if you did :D Speaking of which, thanks to Dragon19KYoshi who gave me my latest review! Thanks for the support! I hope you like the new chapter!
"WAHOO! IT'S MARIO KART SEASON!" Daisy yelled joyfully, her auburn curls bouncing as she jumped around Peach's large bedroom in her floral pajamas. Her cousin Peach, still lounging comfortably in her canopy bed and matching pajamas laughed at her friend's antics. It was the day of the team registration! In preparation for the new Mario Kart Wii Mega Tournament, Daisy had left her beloved Sarasaland a week early and spent it partying it up in the Mushroom Kingdom with her best friend and relative Peach. The two had treasured the rare week they had together, as politics and royal duties often kept them separated. They had attended beautiful garden parties in the daytime, acting dainty and polite to all, then letting their hair down at huge galas and balls where they could act a little less distant and a bit more fun. Of course, Daisy never really was dainty and meek, but she did her best impression for her cousin. Despite their differences, the two were the best of friends, and the red-haired Princess refused to tarnish Peach's perfect reputation with her own rebellious personality.
Peach however, was no pink fluffy doormat. It was true that she was a lot more reserved and dainty then her energetic cousin, but when given the opportunity, she could really shine. She loved the Mario Kart Tournaments so much, and it was a chance to show her talents as a racer. Not to mention she loved the beautiful places they visited, the close bonds they made on the tracks, and the sheer thrill of riding at high speeds. Both Princesses agreed that the tournament was going to be amazing fun; hence Daisy's frantic jumping around her cousin's bedroom. "C'mon Peachy! We gotta get ready!" Daisy shrieked happily, shaking her cousin's slim shoulders. "Alright, alright I'm coming!" Peach giggled, sliding out from her satin pearl sheets and running a well-manicured hand through her blonde hair. The Princesses typically travelled by coach as royal protocol dictated, and one was arriving in a few hours. Peach began the long process of putting on her iconic pink dress, struggling with the various undergarments that took forever to put on properly, while her cousin slipped into a comfortable orange t-shirt and trendy short shorts. By the time Peach had finally managed to dress herself, a stately carriage arrived at the palace gates, waiting to take both ladies to the registration building in front of Mario Circuit. Both hopped in happily, and with a shout from the stout Toad driver, they were off, Toadsworth waving to them from a window on the third floor of the castle.
"So Daisy… who's going to be the third member of our team?" Peach asked, hands folded neatly in her lap as the carriage bounced along bustling Toad Town. She waved to a few cheering citizens outside who recognized the coach, before turning back to her friend. Daisy frowned from her spot, feet up on the opposite seat as a leg rest. "I dunno Peachy… I mean, Birdo was going with Yoshi and Koopa so she's out…" Daisy said, shaking her head. "Well I know Toadette was going with Toad and someone else…I wish I could have gone with Mario…" Peach blushed, thinking about her favorite red plumber. If only she could have ridden with him! She sighed happily, daydreaming about her hero. "Peach! Earth to Peach!" Daisy laughed, waving her hand in front of Peach's vacant expression and watching her cousin jump with a start.
"Daydreaming about Mario are we?" Daisy said slyly, nudging her cousin. Peach smiled coyly. "Well what about you and Luigi?" Peach retorted, smiling in triumph when her cousin's face turned fiery red. "We…we're just friends!" Daisy spluttered, getting embarrassed at Peach's quiet giggles. "ANYWAY, who else can we ask to join!" Daisy almost yelled, desperate to change the topic at hand. Peach thought for a moment, playing with the hem of her dress.
Mario and Luigi were with Bowser…
Birdo and Yoshi were with Koopa…
Toad and Toadette were taken…
"Rosalina!" Peach cheered, feeling proud of her idea.
Daisy stared, raising an eyebrow. "Rosa WHO?" she said, looking at her cousin strangely. Peach began to explain about Rosalina, and how much she had helped her and Mario in their countless galactic adventures. "She doesn't have many Earth friends either…and she's really nice!" Peach insisted, trying to sway her cousin. "Well OK Peachy, but she's probably already taken. If she's like you say she is, she probably has plenty of friends!"
Rosalina stood frozen, staring at the surreal sight in front of her. Panicked Lakitus flew overhead, trying to find various racers for registration. Dozens of generic Toad workers bustling about, some juggling stacks of paperwork higher than her own head. But what shocked her most of all was her fellow racers! These….people (?) were Mario's acquaintances?
From her position at her door, she could see the dozens of mixed species chatting, playing, or otherwise causing mischief in the room, and they were the strangest mix that Rosalina had ever seen. Amongst them, she spotted four toddlers who were barely old enough to be walking let alone driving, living skeletons, a giant green dinosaur, 2 humongous apes (who were oddly enough, wearing clothes) and what appeared to be a giant ghost wearing a crown, his sinister cackles easily heard over the racket inside. It was to put it mildly, a freak show.
'Well then Rosie, you'll fit right in!' a voice in her head said mockingly. She shook her head bemusedly, her long platinum hair swaying and her terrified heart pounding. Confidence be darned, she was not ready for this. She backed away almost instinctively, only to accidently hit someone who had just entered the building. "HEY!" a loud angry voice yelled behind her. Rosalina flinched, and slowly turned around in fear to face the wrath of the newcomer.