Just a taste...
It had now been a week since Mario proposed to Peach. Even now Peach couldn't believe she said yes, but she had no intentions of turning back now. Every time she saw Mario, her heart started racing at the thought of being his wife. Mario was happy constantly. Even though Peach had made a public announcement about their engagement, everyone already knew. That was because the day after he proposed, Mario ran all through the Mushroom Kingdom shouting "She said yes!!!" and just about everyone assumed that he was talking about Princess Peach. She didn't mind though. She thought it was sweet, and it had been a while since she saw Mario that happy.
Peach wasn't that happy though. She suffered from those strange dreams every night. One night she dreamed that Sarassa Kingdom was under attack, by her soldiers. Another night she dreamed that she was sitting in her throne, and Bowser of all people was begging her for mercy. These dreams scared her, but not for the obvious reason. While dreaming she actually enjoyed what she what she was seeing. She would wake up in the morning with a sick feeling in her stomach. She was confused, on one hand she couldn't ignore these impulses she felt since they were so strong, but on the other hand she had morals she had to live by not just as a princess, but as a person. She had yet to tell anyone about the dreams, but she couldn't hold it in any longer. She couldn't tell Mario, so she decided to tell her cousin in Sarassa Kingdom, Daisy.
When they met in the town square, she wasted no time telling Daisy about her dreams.
"These dreams sound scary," Daisy said. She was really worried about Peach, since she was weaker hearted than Daisy. She had a habit of stressing over things like this.
"I'm really scared," Peach said quietly.
"You don't want to be evil, right?" Daisy said looking at Peach expecting a negative answer.
"I... really don't know," that wasn't the answer Daisy was expecting, and she was wide eyed at that answer, "I mean, I don't want to be evil, but I do have very dark thoughts a lot. You don't know me Daisy, I'm a horrible person."
"No you are not!" Daisy said suddenly, "After everything you went through, I would be surprised if you didn't have a few repressed feelings!" she hugged Peach tightly, "No sweetheart, you're a wonderful person."
"Daisy..." Peach still wasn't convinced. One thing that these dreams showed to her was how much hate she had. Deep down inside she hated everything and everyone, she knew it was the case. She even hated Daisy a little. She was always more active and more outgoing, and Peach resented her for it because it gave her more friends when they were children.
"Hey, I have an idea," Daisy said suddenly, "Why don't we talk to a fortune teller? I know this great one in South Street. She might give you an idea as to what to do.
"Maybe..." Peach said more so to herself. She didn't really believe in that stuff, but it might make her feel better. The fortune teller worked in a small purple tent. Peach looked nervous looking at the tent.
"Do you want me to go in with you?" Daisy asked.
"That's okay, I'll be fine." Peach replied before going inside.
The interior was simple, it only had two seats, a table, and a crystal ball. The fortune teller herself was very old. She had long gray hair, a long nose almost like a witch, and long black nails. She was wearing a black cloak and hood, but didn't look shady. She actually had a very nice air to her.
"Ah, the lovely Princess Peach. How are you dear?" she asked in a calm and even tone.
"Not well at all," she said looking down.
"Are you concerned about your marriage?"
"What? No, not at all," she said quickly, "That's not a concern at all. Actually, ever since I came back from Rogueport I've been having really weird dreams. I see this dark, twisted version of myself, and she's hurting my friends, going to war, even killing my enemies."
"And how do these dreams make you feel?" the fortune teller asked.
"I don't know really. When I'm awake I hate the dreams, but at night, I love the feeling of seeing such dark, destructive things."
"I see. So you want me to give you a reading?"
"That would be nice, I hope it's no trouble."
"Not at all. In fact, I'll give you one for free."
Peach was shocked by that. Even though she was royalty, she insisted on paying full price on everything she bought.
"Are you sure? I don't want to trouble you at all," she said trying to be humble.
"Please think nothing of it. I have always wanted to look into the future of our dear Princess. Please, have a seat." Peach sat down in front of the table and the fortune teller began looking into her crystal ball. Her eyes began to glow showing that she was in a trance, and she began to speak in a dark and possessed tone. "A black star..."
"What?" Peach asked almost scared. Her dark self mentioned a black star.
"I see a black star, the symbol of the apocalypse. You are the sole child born on the day of the black star."
"I am...?" she asked really scared now.
"There is great destruction in your future, much sadness and darkness."
"Oh dear..." Peach said shaking her head, her eyes were tearing up.
The fortune teller exited the trance and was shocked to see Peach's expression.
"What's the matter dear, did I say something wrong?" she asked showing that she had no idea what she said.
"I'm sorry!" she said and ran out in tears.
Daisy was shocked to see Peach run out in tears.
"Peach?! Where are you going?! Peach?!" she shouted as she ran after, but due to the crowd, she fell behind a bit.
Peach didn't know where she was going. She just needed to get away. Before she knew it she was in a forest a good ways from the Mushroom Kingdom. She fell to the ground crying. Was the fortune teller telling the truth? If she was then she was the one who would bring the apocalypse. But why her? She never tried to harm anyone before.
Her peace was interrupted when she looked up and saw five armored koopas, Bowser's men. The spikes on their shells made them look even more sinister to Peach, who was already terrified of them.
"Koopas!" she shouted in fear. She didn't need this today, not after what she heard.
"Well, what do we have here boys?" the leader said, "Princess Peach, out here all alone. Not very smart, are ya?" he taunted.
Peach was shaking she was so afraid. "What do you want?" she asked on impulse.
"What do you think? We've been ordered to bring you Bowser," another koopa stated.
"Please no! Leave me alone!" she begged as she backed away from them, still to afraid to get up.
"Ha, listen to her boys. Like we give a damn what she wants," the leader stated to his team, "Now, come here!" he shouted as he grabbed her arm.
"NO!!!!" she shouted. Suddenly this dark wave shot out and knocked the leader away. Peach then felt different. She felt that dark feeling again, only she also felt great! She then got up and looked at the koopas with a dark and enraged look, her eyes changed to a crimson red.
"What was that sir?!" one of the koopas said running over to the leader.
"I don't know, but that won't stop us team. Mario isn't here yet, so this could be our last chance boys!
"Touch me and I'll rip your arms off, you filthy pieces of scum!" she said in a dark and enraged tone.
"Gotten tough eh? Doesn't matter, get her!" they ran at Peach, who just stood there waiting for them.
Daisy was walking through the forest looking for Peach, and she was getting worried. Where was she? With her being alone she was a target. She already called Mario and Luigi, and they were looking for her too, but they hadn't called back yet and Daisy expected the worst.
"AUGH!!!!" Daisy heard from a distance.
"What was that?" she asked herself. She ran in the direction of the scream. She was horrified when she got there. The koopas were on the ground backing away from Peach of all people. She had a sinister smile as she walked over to the koopas a lot more sensual than usual. "What...? Peach...?"
"What's the matter?" Peach asked tauntingly, "I thought you wanted to take me to Bowser," she continued in an evil tone.
"What happened to you?!" the leader asked in horror.
"Are you afraid of me?" Peach asked in an excited tone, "Ha ha ha ha ha! I love it! I've dreamed of this day for a long time. Ha ha ha ha ha.... HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!" She didn't even laugh the same, she sounded pure evil.
"Peach!" Daisy shouted trying to get through to Peach. The shout snapped Peach out of what ever trance she was in, because her eyes turned blue again. The koopas ran away in fear, as Peach fell to the ground in tears of agony and fear. Daisy ran over to Peach and hugged her, trying to comfort her. "Oh Peach..."
"Don't tell Mario! Please don't tell Mario!" Peach begged Daisy through her tears.
"Peach..."
"Promise me!" Peach demanded as she looked up at Daisy, "You can't tell Mario, or Luigi! Promise me!"
"Okay, okay, I promise."
And with that, Peach and Daisy just sat there. Peach was more confused than ever. She knew she wasn't being possessed, simply because she remembered everything she did, everything she said, it was all her. That's why she was crying, she had just tasted true darkness.
And she liked it.........