"What did you say!" Bowsette's voice was low and cold. Mario had only heard her cheery voice throughout their time together, but this voice, reminded him of his friend Bowser. It was cold, and filled with malice. Mario saw fire starting to surround the woman's body, but was more shocked that nothing was getting burned. "I said what did you say!" she yelled at Peach.

"I don't want him anywhere near you."

"I see...you want him all to yourself huh? Tell me, what makes you think you deserve someone like him? My brother told me even after everything he put Mario through in order to keep him from you, he would only receive a peck on the nose. This man literally risked his life time and time again just to have his heart broken each time you constantly toyed with his feelings."

"I never toyed-" she was cut off by the fire getting hotter.

"Don't lie! You always pushed him away until he was once again needed. After I heard the way you rejected not only my brother's but Mario's proposal, I was furious. I know for a fact I can give him what he really needs instead of some stuck up brat that thinks the world revolves around her."

" Oh and what would that be!? "

" Someone that understands the pain and hardships he's been through, someone who can be there when he needs a pick me up, a hug or even just a little encouragement to keep going, and someone who will love him for who he is until the end of time. You fools only see him as a hero to be used and put back on the shelf after the jobs finished, but I see a man who's tired of it all and just wants a chance to relax and settle down." she was fuming. Mario was blown away by her words and even touched when he saw tears run down her face.

"Why does he have to be chained down? I was told stories of how he was a ruthless monster that killed so many of our citizens. So many lives were lost all those years ago, but my brother told me the truth. He's no killer, just someone who can see the good inside of everyone."

Mario grabbed her hand and squeezed it tightly. Peach saw this and ran towards the two and shoved them apart. Daisy was shocked and Luigi felt something starting to bubble inside.

" This is ridiculous. No matter what you say Mario has a duty to this Kingdom. So even if you would be the one he wants, it won't happen." she smiled in victory. However it was short lived when the red plumber shot a glare her way.

He went back to Bowsette who tears were still flowing. His heart was hurting with each step he took. He had only known her for half a day, and already he wanted to wipe the tears away with all the love he could give her. Peach was about to approach them again when a black blur stepped in front of her. Daisy gasped while Bowsette and Mario looked on in fear.

"Wh-who are you?" the princess pleaded backing up.

The being turned to the woman on the floor and walked towards her. Bowsette felt scared. The power that was coming from this person was something she only heard stories of. The aura was cold and unforgiving. The only term she could describe it as was death.

Mario made a dash at the being only to stop mere inches away when he felt a familiar vibe from it. "Heh, it's been a long time eh Dark Luigi!" he smirked.

Peach looked at the two in shock and horror. Standing in front of her was none other than the one rumored to be stronger than Mario when he even has the invincibility star. Dark Luigi was a form of Mario's brother that only appeared once he felt Mario was in danger. The power that form held could destroy Peache's and Bowsette's castle with a lift of a finger.

"It's been too long indeed brother." he then turned towards Bowsette and a grim smile came across his face that made her feel like if she made one wrong move, he would literally pull her soul out of her body. He waved a hand and the woman was lifted into the air and gently placed back on the floor standing.

"Do you really care for our brother?" he asked looking deeply into Bowsette's eyes.

"Yes I do! I know we've only known each other for half a day but please, give me the chance to prove to you, him and everyone that I can make him happy. That's all I ask."

Dark Luigi then turned to Peach. "If you try anything to separate them before I return, than I'll make sure your days of royalty will be no more!" Peach agreed and stood back up on shaking legs. The pressure the being was giving out was almost too much than she could bear, but to her surprise, Bowsette, Mario and even Daisy were standing strong.

" One month! In that time I will judge if your worthy of our brothers heart!" with that the darkness vanished and Luigi was left to flop onto the ground unconscious.

After everything was said and done, eryone decided to go their separate ways for now. Peach left to head back to her castle with a lot to think about. Daisy decided to stay and watch over her lover. Mario and Bowsette began to head back to the Koopa Kingdom, but not before Bowsette whispered a sweet thank you to Luigi. As both of the new friends and possible lovers headed back, Mario made a reach for the woman's hand only for them to meet in the middle. A blush formed on Bowsette's face as a smile appeared on Mario's.

"Hey I have a question." she started. Mario looked up at her ready to answer. "If my brother was the one who said all of those things about you, as a woman of course how would you feel?" she knew where this was going but she had to make sure this wouldn't backfire before they reached the castle.

"I'm not really sure. I mean I know he cares for me as I care for him, but..." she was sweating bullets now. This was the moment of truth. "If it was him saying those things and I knew it was him that looked like you, I would be overjoyed. I would be so happy because he would be speaking from his heart. We both have been through a lot over the years and I'm proud to call him my best friend, but I don't really know if it would be possible to fall for him though. "

" What if he was me? Would that make a difference? " she prodded.

Mario went red as a tomato. It was true that if Bowser was indeed Bowsette, than it would make an interesting story for the future, but he had to think hard about it. He knew him and Bowser had their ups and downs, and even had a bit of a rivalry, but no matter what happened, they just laughed it off and started the cycle over again. However, without his friend noticing, Mario had picked up on several times the giant king was sadden beyond belief. Bowser was a strong and respectable being, but only when Mario himself was around, would he show how lonely he truly was. If Bowser was indeed Bowsette and said everything to Peach just like she did a few minutes ago, than he had his answer.

"If you were Bowser I would first ask you why go through with all of this, second I would ask you with a stern face, how in the heck did you manage to look so beautiful, and lastly, why would you go so far for me?" he stopped and looked her dead in the eyes.

Her heart was thumping non stop at what she was about to do. She was going to reject the idea, but her father's words came back in force. Also the words of Dark Luigi had a major impact on her decision.

"I went through all of this to tell you what I really wanted. To tell you how I really felt every time I thought of how broken you were back on the moon. Second, blame the crown for me looking this beautiful. The magic this thing has is beyond belief. Finally... The reason I went so far is because...im tired of seeing you hurt and alone. So many times I've had to watch you rise to the occasion only to be shot down time and time again."

Mario bagged up a little with a shocks face. There was no way this woman was...there was just no way.

" I know what I said to Peach was mean, but she had to hear the truth. I know I'm not much, I know I don't have the luxuries she can give you.. " she was in full blown tears now. "But please...just give me a chance to show you how much you mean to me. Over the years we've grow close as friends and if you'll have me...i want to be something more. I know what I'm asking is a lot, but-"

She was cut off by a pair of lips being firmly pressed against hers. She was taken back at what was happening. Her breath was caught in her throat and her tears keep coming. As Mario finally broke the kiss, she had to blink to make sure this wasn't some horrible prank. When she finally came to, he had a soft smile and a hand on the side of her face. "You big oaf, why would you risk everything you are for me?"

"Because to me...your worth it!" she sniffed a little but which caused a few more to tears to fall only for him to catch each one.

Mario sighed as he turned his back to her. She thought he was going to leave and never come back but his words froze her. " There's been so many times I've also seen you sad and broken. You try to remain strong, but around me...you can't hide those feelings for long. I know you've been lonely, I know all you ever wanted to be was loved, and..." Bowsette reaches for him only to see him turn around and gently cup her hand in his. " I'm not sure I can fill the void that's slowly been eating away at your heart, but if your okay with someone like me, than I'll be happy to show and give you the love you need and deserve."

She smiled warmly at his words and brought him into another heated kiss. It was something new for both of them. To many, it would be so wrong for them to be doing this, but to them...it was felt just right.