Chapter Two
"No, Anna, it's no trouble at all." Peach said, stifling a yawn. "We all need someone to talk to now and then."
"It could have waited until morning." Anna said.
Peach fought the urge to grin. The young magikoopa had kept the princess company during her last kidnapping with Bowser, had kept her hopes up during that time, and turned from all she knew to help Peach escape from Bowser. Now she was the head of Koopa intelligence, offering her knowledge of Koopa Land to help keep the Mushroom Kingdom safe.
And she had never asked for anything in return, unless you count the trade for Peach's escape last time, namely that she take Anna with her.
But Peach enjoyed her company, even now, as Anna worried about the dream she had had involving two of the highest ranking magikoopas in Koopa Land.
"But what if it wasn't just a dream? What if it actually did happen? It could mean trouble." Anna's frown increased. "And not just for Kamek, either. If there's a power struggle, things may turn ugly for both Koopa Land and the Mushroom Kingdom."
"Do you think it could come to that?" Peach asked.
Anna sighed. "I don't know. I mean, Kammy is only interested in power. And getting rid Kamek, but you can never be certain what Kamek's objectives are. And if she interferes, he will stand up to her."
"But couldn't he take her?" Anna flinched. "I mean, I know they're related and all, but if it came to it, couldn't he."
"Possibly. But he's usually more subtle than that. Still…" Anna was obviously very upset. Then she shook her head and forced a smile. "Look, I'm sorry I woke you princess. I'm sure it's just a dream. Nothing to worry about."
"I'm sure you're right." Peach said, knowing it wouldn't do any good to worry the poor girl farther.
"Good night, Princess." Anna said.
"Good night." Peach replied, and went back to bed. She desperately hoped it had been just a dream.