Chapter 2: Just Another Day in the Kingdom?

On the Comet Observatory, Queen Rosalina was watching over the many galaxies on her large TV screen. It was a peaceful day as the ship travelled through space, and the Queen was trying her best to adjust to the new life presented before her after the universe had reset.

It had been a few months since Rosalina had seen the princess she had watched over for 17 years. Since last seeing the princess, the Queen had been travelling the galaxies on her regular patrols, but life was still rough for her. She still walked by Bellatrix's bed everyday, which was still in Rosalina's bedroom from when the princess had lived with her; the starbunny that she had given to Bella when she was a young child still lying on the pillow.

The Queen still shed the odd tear when she thought about how she had to say goodbye to Bella. She had been like a mother to her for all of those 17 years. She had no idea that Mario and Peach weren't dead; She had seen them die on that planet at Bowser's hands. Unfortunately she had been wrong.

Now that a new life had set in, and Bella was rightfully with her parents again, Rosalina wished that there was still a way for her to be around the princess, and perhaps continue to be like a mother to her. However, she didn't want to steal Bella's new life away from her. She wanted her to be happy, and live the life she was meant to with her parents, not the life torn up by Bowser stealing her parents away from her. That is why she erased Bella's memory, so she could start anew again.

She walked into the observatory library and opened a photo album which had Bella's pictures in it. She did this from time to time to remember all of the good times Bella and her had shared together, how they visited many planets in the galaxy on adventures, how much Bella loved the stardust and weaving cool shapes and objects with her magic. She flipped through the album, and came upon a picture of Bella and her playing with the lumas; remembering the laughs and fun they always had together. She wished with all of her heart to relive these memories again, and perhaps see her metaphorical child down in the Mushroom Kingdom again…

"MAMA, MAMA!" One of the luma's flew into the observatory library. "What is it my little one?" Rosalina asked calmly, but in a worried tone. "Bowser's Koopa's are heading for the Mushroom Kingdom! The computer just picked up one of his ships!"

Rosalina's heart rate quickened. What was Bowser up to now? Is he trying to kidnap Peach or Mario again? Or could it be much worse: Bella? Thoughts of worry and anxiety started flooding her mind: "Then we must go investigate!" she told the luma, floating into the comet control room. She pulled out her magic wand, and programmed a course into the computer "To the Mushroom Kingdom!" she exclaimed as the observatory accelerated into space.

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It was a sunny day in the Mushroom Kingdom. The Royal family was sitting down at the table in the main dining room enjoying their lunch before a major afternoon of royal business. King Mario was in his royal apparel at one end of the table eating a large garden salad with mushrooms, carrots and tomatoes on it, while Queen Peach, at the other end of the table, in one of her brilliant pink dresses, was eating a specially prepared spinach salad.

Princess Annabelle was between her parents and wearing one of her typical aqua blue dresses that bowed out at the bottom. She was enjoying her favourite soup, cream of mushroom, while sipping a cup of tea. The princess was getting used to the royal life. She had been fitted for a crown, and now wore it along with a set of diamond earrings that were shaped like stars. The princess couldn't remember where she had gotten the earrings from, but she still loved them most out of all of the jewelry that had been given to her.

Bella was already used to the constant bustling of people coming in and out of the castle due to many business causes in the kingdom. She was enjoying life, but sometimes hated how often the castle was full of people.

"Mom, dad," she said. Her parents glanced up from their lunches to look at her. "How long are the Toads going to be here today?"

"Oh, a few hours," Queen Peach replied, a small smile on her face. "Why, what's on your mind sweetie?"

"Oh, nothing," Bella replied. "I just wondered," she sighed, staring back at her soup. "I'm just tired of having to socialize with everyone when guests come to the castle on business all of the time, that's all."

"Well, how about you take Toadsworth, and go for a nice walk in Mushroom Park today," Mario suggested, taking another bite of his salad. "That'll give both of you some fresh air, and it's also a beautiful day out there as well." He said looking out the dining room window.

"Sure dad, that sounds like an excellent idea," Bella chimed happily, finishing the last of her soup. "I think I will go right now."

Bella put on a pair of her fanciest shoes, and ran up to her parents to give them both a kiss on the cheek. "I'll see you later," she smiled taking Toadsworth with her. "Bye!"

A/N: Poor Rosalina. She has been trying to adjust to being away from Bella. She had been her mother for all those years and raising her, but now would never be seen by her metaphorical daughter again, or will she? In the Mushroom Kingdom, it looks like Bella has been adjusting to her new life, but how long will she be enjoying it for?

Find out in the next chapter!