Well, the new chapter is finally here! It is the shortest chapter yet, but I like it a lot. And besides, if I didn't make this one short, then it would be very long, and I didn't want it like, that (I planned to combine this and the next chapter). Anyways, I hope you enjoy it.
Chapter 21-A Night at the Casino
When the girls had found out that they wouldn't be spending the night talking about the case, they practically worshipped Mario for letting them do something interesting for once. Ever Luigi felt that they could take a break for the night. Hamma turned down the offer, though; he claimed he was tired and just wanted to relax.
Better yet, though, they were going to the casino! Luigi had always loved the casino, even though he rarely gambled…maybe because he never won? He just liked the whole feel of the place, and besides: there were stores, bars, and restaurants inside that made going even more worthwhile.
Peach and Daisy, however, loved the casino as much as they loved shopping…now that was surprising. They'd even gamble, too, generally just for the fun of it; they had money to spare…But once, Peach was a big winner and won the $25,000 jackpot on one of the slot machines!
Mario offered to drive (ever so slowly, of course). The Mushroom Casino was only about fifteen minutes away form Peach's castle…when Peach drives. With Mario, it took about twenty-five minutes, but nonetheless, it was still better than staying at the castle and trying to solve the mystery…
As the four got out of the car, Daisy couldn't help but to whisper 'thank you' to Mario. Again, he was like a hero to her; letting her off the hook for a second time made her feel very grateful inside.
Mario led the group to the entrance door and pushed it open, revealing the extravagant casino that unfolded itself before them. Colorful lights, mixed with the sound of a thousand slot machines really gave it that casino feeling. People could be seen moving in all directions, from game to game and machine to machine.
"So, guys…do you wanna hit the slot machines and tables first, or do you wanna eat?" Mario asked after a few moments. The others began debating what they wanted to do first.
"Well, Daisy and I are both pretty hungry…" Peach answered. Luigi nodded in agreement while Mario turned left to reach the nearest restaurant. He could hear Peach and Daisy exchanging phrases of excitement behind him as they followed. He smiled to himself, happy that, for once, he was actually pleasing the girls.
"So Mario…" Luigi ran ahead of Peach and Daisy and let them continue with their chatting. He had his own business to take care of with his brother, and could care less about some purse that Peach and Daisy apparently thought was amazing.
"Hmm?" Mario turned his attention to Luigi, who looked as though he wanted to have some important conversation…unfortunately…
"Do you really think that the solution we made this afternoon is correct?" Luigi asked, a desperate look in his eye. One might suspect that he just really had that urge to solve the mystery.
Mario sighed, "Luigi, we're not going to bring up the case tonight, okay? And about what you asked…I think we're probably wrong…"
Luigi gave his brother a look of surprise and confusion as he slowed his pace to let Mario advance farther than him. He wanted to debate his problem in his mind for the moment: So after all that, Mario still felt that they were wrong? Well, he generally was right when it came to these kinds of things, but still…their solution seemed so…correct. At least in Luigi's mind it did…
"We've never been here before…" Mario announced, stopping the girls from their boring chit-chat, and Luigi from his struggling, "Wanna eat at this place?"
The girls nodded while Luigi mumbled a few words of satisfaction, not entirely listening to what Mario was saying. He was still trying to figure out why Mario was so doubtful about the solution they had come up with…but at the time, Luigi just planned to enjoy the night at the casino…
The restaurant was big and opened. It was also filled with lights and accessories to make it seem more welcoming, and less subdued and private. Grand water fountains and outstanding waterfalls accompanied the amazing place. One might suspect that such a restaurant was 'too good to be true', and, in most people's eye, it was…
Mario could sense pleasantness, and just had that feeling that they were going to have an enjoyable night (and an enjoyable meal, for that matter). He was right; at such an awesome place, they was no way he was going to bring up the case…