Hello readers, I'm glad to see that my first chapter was successful. As least, as successful as getting a few reviews can be (two on the website, three according to my email).

But seriously, if you're anything like me, you might be one of those people who tend to review every three chapters or so which is cool. As long as I get something every now and then, I'm good.

Now before I start this chapter, I just want to give you all four notes about the story.

Note 1: For those who have notice I did change the story's title. I thought it was just too similar or close to the title of my other story "The Origins of a Jester." I also did a bit of editing on my first chapter. It's pretty much the same, only a slight change with the ending.

Note 2: There are two pairings involved in this story but they're kind of minor in appearance. If anything, this story is more on the family side than the romance side, so don't expect much of that to happen.

Note 3: This takes place in between of Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon and Mario and Luigi: Dream Team. I try to be as close to the series as possible.

And finally Note 4: I gave Polterpup a name, Spettro. I like the ghostly pup and I felt like he deserves a real name instead of constantly calling him by the name of his species. I originally was going to named him Spooky, but after exploring Super Mario wiki I discovered that name was already taken in the first Luigi's Mansion. So after a bit of searching and translating, I decided to name him Spettro which means 'spectrum' in English.

Okay, enough of my talk/writing, let's get back to the chapter.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything but the story idea and Polterpup's name.

Chapter 2:
The Return

Lightning flash brightly outside the mansion and the thunder howled as loud it could get. Inside his mansion, Luigi has forced himself to press his body into his kitchen counter in an attempt to get as far away from the intruder as possible. The only thing standing between him and the intruder was his faithful pet, Spettro. The protective Polterpup stood guard; protecting his master and growling at the intruder as a warning.

"It's been far too long, my friend." The intruder said. "How long have I been gone? Five, six year's maybe?"

Luigi didn't say anything. It actually has been seven years since he last seen this figure who he thought to be long gone.

"Don't tell me you can't recall who I am?" the dark figure said. "You remember…. Master of Dimension… Pleaser of Crowds…I am…Dimentio!"

Luigi swallowed. The only thing he could say was, "H-h-how…?"

"How did I survive you ask? Well, it's quite a story to tell, really it is. One you might not be able to understand." Dimentio grinned. "But enough about me, let's talk you. Who's your new friend here?"

Dimentio places his two feet on the ground and bent over to 'pet' the Polterpup. But Spettro growled louder, warning him as if he was saying 'You take a step closer and I'm biting your legs off, clown.' Dimentio, however, wasn't fazed by the Polterpup's constant growling. In fact, he simply laughs.

"I see, he doesn't take kindly to strangers."

Luigi remain silent. He tried to think of a way out of this dangerous situation. Dimentio straighten himself up; his face turning serious, despite the smile.

"Well, enough introductions, I'm here on business."

Luigi swallow the lump in his throat. "W-w-what k-k-kind of b-b-business?"

Dimentio shrugged. "Oh, the usual; become ruler of the entire world, get revenge on your brother… you know that sort of business. However, I can't do it alone. I'll need some help." The jester's smile grew slightly. "And who better to help me than my good old friend… Mr. L."

"T-that is not me anymore." Luigi said, a bit bravely. "And I'll never help you or your evil plans."

"Never say never, my friend." Dimentio floated back in the air. "But enough talk; I know that brother of yours is off spending time with his beloved princess so now I would like to take this opportunity to get the next part of my plan started."

Spettro growled even louder when the jester made his move towards them. In an attempt to protect his owner, he leaps towards the jester before Luigi could stop him. But Spettro didn't get far. Mid-way through the jump, a transparent square surrounded him, trapping him inside. The pup tried to faze through the box, but it seems impossible.

"L-Let him go!" cried Luigi.

"Don't think so, my friend." said Dimentio. "We don't want your ghostly little friend getting in the way, do we? In fact…"

The jester pulled out a strange book from his jester cloak. The book didn't look like the Dark Prognosticus, but it was old and worn down. The jester flipped through the pages, scanning each one real quick before settling on the one.

"It'll be better if we have him join our cause, wouldn't you agree?"

The jester uses one hand to hold the book and use his other to wave over the box. He then started chanting what was written within the book.

"I call upon the shadow sprites

To convert this peaceful spirit

Bring forth the beings of the night

To change this goodwill into spite."

The jester's hands glowed black and a strange black fog began to forming within the magical box Spettro was trapped in. Spettro started whimpering as the fog got thicker and thicker around him, sensing danger all around him.

"Spettro, no!" Luigi cried.

He quickly spring into action to save his beloved pet. He places his hands on the magical box only to get an electric shock that send him flying back against the counters. He grunt out of pain and shook his head to clear out the dizziness. He looked up and watch in horror as the fog completely engulf his little dog.

Within a few minutes, the jester was done. He hid the book back in his jester poncho and snapped his fingers to release the Polterpup. With the box gone, the fog was able to spread around and disperse into the air. But even so, Luigi couldn't see anything but the black mist. He stood up and walked slowly into it, searching for his pup.

"S-Spettro?"

A low, mean growl was heard out of the fog, and a pair of glowing red eyes met with his blue eyes. Luigi backed away as the ghostly dog steps out of the fog.

"My friend," said Dimentio "Meet your new Shadowpup; Shade."

Spettro looked completely different from before. His body was now black and he had a purple collar around his neck. He was slightly transparent and his eyes were a dark shade of red instead of the white from before. He had claws and sharp canine teeth that can cause some real pain.

"W-what….What did you do to him?" Luigi shuttered.

He backed away from the ghost he once called his friend. The ghost pup growled at him, showing more of his canine teeth.

"I change him of course. It wasn't too hard, especially with this Book of Spells I manage to…'borrowed' from someone." The jester straightens himself out. "But enough of that, time for the main event."

Luigi pressed himself against the counter once more. He was out-numbered and over-powered. Before anything could be done, there was a large flash of lightning and the whole room went pitch dark. Within a few seconds, the lights came back on, but Luigi was already gone. Dimentio sighed.

"I'm afraid I don't have time to play games with you, my friend. The process I'm about to perform might take some time and I am on a tight schedule." He looked down at the Shadowpup, who looks really to go after the man in green, and gave him the order.

"Shade…sic' him."

Shade barked and ran outside of kitchen before disappearing. Dimentio smiled grew slightly before he too started floating out of the kitchen, taking his time as he let the Shadowpup do his job for him.

Luigi ran as fast as he can, nearly running into a wall for taking a corner too fast. He quickly ran through the hall, hoping to get outside and lose the jester in the woods.

'I got to get to Mario, quick!'

When the double doors got within his line of vision, he ran straight towards them. Before his hand can even touch the door handle, Shade appeared in front of him. Luigi gasped in surprise and jumped away from him. Shade growled, blocking the green-clad man's exit out of the mansion. Luigi swallowed nervously and took several steps back.

"Had enough fun?"

The green plumber jumped and quickly turned around. Dimentio was right behind him, blocking his way out of room. He panted, looking between his two capturers. Not wanting to hurt his beloved pet, Luigi turn to Dimentio and threw a blue lightning ball at him. The jester simply dodges and shook his head.

"Now, now, Luigi; I'm not here for a fight. Believe it or not, I don't want you getting hurt; you going to need all the strength you could got."

Luigi took another few steps away from the jester, nearly walking in waiting jaws of Shade. He whimpered, realizing that there was no way out of this.

"Now if you're done playing, perhaps we should get started, uhm?"

A transparent square appeared around Luigi before he could do anything. He gasped in surprise and fearfully looks around. Dimentio snapped his fingers and the man in green disappeared from his sight. He turned to the Shadowpup.

"Shade, I'm in no need of interruptions. Stand guard and scare away anyone who gets near the mansion."

The Shadowpup barked and went through the door, keeping an eye on things. Satisfied; Dimentio teleported out of the room.

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When Luigi reappeared again, he braces himself for impact. He, however, didn't expect himself to land on something soft. Sitting up, he realizes that he was on his bed, in his master bedroom. Before he can even climbed out of bed, both his arms and his ankles were strapped down and tied by rope that had suddenly happened. He struggled against his bounds and tried to free himself. Unfortunately, his restrainers were magical, making it impossible for him to escape.

"Are you comfortable?"

Luigi turn his head sideways. Dimentio hovered by his bedside with an ominous smile as usual. He struggled even harder.

"Now, now, don't tried yourself out yet; we just about to get started."

Dimentio pulled out the old book from before and sort through the pages. It didn't take him long to find the page he was looking for and prepare himself for the process. Luigi started shaking out of fear.

"Don't worry, my friend." Dimentio assured. "This should only hurt….a lot actually."

The jester uses his magic to hold the book in front of him as he uses both hands to perform the spell.

"Together you are whole

Now you must release its hold

Expel this body's soul

Leave nothing but a hole."

The thunder and lightning roaring outside the mansion deafened over Luigi's loud screams of pain.

Ending Note: Those two spells are just something I came up with. I got one more but it won't appear until much later.

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