Chapter 9
*Peach's POV*
"Daisy, just talk to him!"
After a few days, I befriended Daisy again, but she won't come near mistletoe for the rest of the year. I was trying to set up some plans to get Luigi and Daisy together, because they deserve it. If I'm dating, then my best friend should be dating too.
"You sound like Pauline." She sighed.
I glared at her. I didn't want to hear that witch's name again. "Just try."
She rolled her eyes. Luigi was in the other room, unaware of what we were talking about. He was talking with Mario. Luckily for me, I can read lips, so I could read part of their conversation.
Daisy stood up and walked into the other room. "If you guys need me, I'll be in the courtyard." And she headed towards the courtyards.
Luigi stood up. "If anyone needs me, I'll be in the stables." And he walked over to the stables.
I groaned and crossed my arms over my chest. "Well this is just perfect."
"What are you planning now?" Mario asked.
"Nothing so far. I need to think of something."
"Something for what?"
I gulped. "Nothing."
Mario sighed and walked slowly away. "Oh well, I could have helped you."
If Mario helped me with this, then everything would run much smoother. He's a master and coming up with plans, because he saves me every time. He would help me out with this plan, and then everything will work out for the best and Daisy and Luigi will live happily ever…I hope.
"Wait!" I stopped him. "You could possibly help…"
He turned around and smiled.
The night was finally upon us and I had to hide in the shadows, because if Daisy or Luigi saw me, game over. Mario and I finally came up with something, so all we had to do was to put the plan into action.
Daisy and Luigi were both already talking by the castle courtyards. I hid inside the shack by the castle. The window was wide enough to see what was going on outside, but I had to kneel to see through it.
"Alright, the baby birds are in sight. Get the pipe ready." I whispered into the walkie-talkie.
I came up with code names and everything. It was like a real secret mission!
The plan was to get the two close to the pipe that Mario purposely broke so that once he turned it on, water would go spewing everywhere. It would eventually soak the two and if everything goes well, they kiss. HAHAHAHAHA!
"Okay…Pipe is ready. Call back when the two are close enough." Mario called back.
I shut it off and kept my eyes on the two. They were talking quietly, so I began to read their lips.
"Peach has been really whacked out ever since Pauline disappeared." Daisy said.
"Not disappeared, but just more or less…gone." Luigi replied.
"Gone practically means disappeared."
"Eh, we'll see her again."
"When?"
"At Mario's wedding."
"Like she'll do this all over again?"
"Maybe."
Note to self: Make sure that my wedding is fully guarded and that the guards know what Pauline looks like. Also, keep the dungeon cells open…just in case.
They neared the pipe and I called for Mario.
"Go for it." I called.
I looked out the window and five seconds later, water drenched them both. I tried to hold back my laughter. You should have seen it. They were running around and screaming like the sky was falling and the world was ending. I tossed my cloak out in the grass and ordered Mario to shut the pipe off. The water stopped and Luigi and Daisy were both soaked.
"OH MY GOSH! MY…wait, I don't really like this dress. BUT I CAN'T RETURN IT NOW!" Daisy yelled.
Luigi took the cloak. "Here…j-just t-take this." He wrapped it around her and she thanked him.
She tried to dry herself off. "Oh, wait, did you want…"
"No," He declined, "It's fine."
They both looked at each other and I looked over the edge. Come on…Come on. They both leaned in closer and kissed each other passionately. Everything was going as planned. She shoots; she scores!
"Let's call it a night," I talked into the walkie-talkie, "Mission accomplished."
"Not yet." Mario replied softly.
I stood up. "What?"
As I began to walk out of the shack, Mario jumped down from the roof and landed on a box. It startled me and I jumped back. "MARIO!"
He laughed. "Surprise!"
We both started laughing over how I got so scared. I sat down next to him on the box.
"It's been one of those weeks." I said, fixing my hair.
"Yeah…" His voice trailed off. He was probably thinking about Pauline again.
I don't understand. He chose to stay with me and Pauline let us be, so why is he still sad about THAT? I had enough.
I moved his head towards mine and kissed him. I really should have prepared for it because by the time I kissed him, I was practically putty in his hands. My heart was racing and I swore I could of just fainted right there on the spot. Luckily, he moved away before I could.
Then he said something very quietly, so that I couldn't hear it. "I love you."
I didn't bother to ask what he said, because I heard him clear enough.
I love you too, Mario.
*Pauline's POV*
I returned to Mushroom City after the whole fiasco with Mario and Peach and everyone else. I didn't even care anymore.
I wasn't mad and I wasn't happy either. I just wanted to move on with my life.
I started working at a bar in the casino by Delfino Beach. It wasn't much money, but it still covered for my house. It would take 20 years to pay it all off, but whatever. I had enough bad news already.
Every once and a while, I would play poker with the staff after hours and earn some extra money. I made friends, but I still never found anyone special. I knew it would be hopeless to find that one person.
After a month of working at the casino, there was this one man that always came back to the bar after a game. He would always order the same thing, too. On day, I decided to start a conversation.
"Still the same?" I asked as he sat down.
"Yeah."
I gave him the drink and gave a slight smile. "This one is on the house."
"Thanks."
I looked over at the poker game he left. The other players were still yelling at each other and tossing cards. "Are those your friends?"
He didn't even turn around. "Sadly, yes. They're all jerks, though."
"I know it's a casino but they could at least try to act civil."
The man laughed. "Civil? They don't even know what the word means."
"I know what that's like." I sighed.
"Oh yeah?" He seemed interested.
"Yeah, well, it's a long story. In summary, my ex moved on and I guess…I guess I wasn't ready to move on yet."
He stirred the drink around. "At least your brother didn't kick you out of his life for some girl that doesn't even like him. Now, I'm stuck with all the bills and all that."
"Ouch." I cringed. "That sucks."
"Same for you. The guy was probably not worth it, anyway."
Was he actually trying to console me?
After he finished his drink, he stood up. "Wait, what's your name?" I stopped him.
He put a dollar on the bar table. "Waluigi."
And he was gone.
THE END
WHOA! TWIST ENDING!
Now I KNOW you did NOT expect that!
You did?
Wow, you're smart. Now you know why the "Playing Cards" part comes in.
I'm not for Pauline and Waluigi getting together. ONE: Because I don't think it would really work. TWO: Because I don't even know the characters too well.
I hope you enjoyed reading this as much as I did writing it, because this was a lot of fun to write! I'm proud to now turn the switch to COMPLETE.
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