Daisy was truly surprised but proud. She knew that Luigi had his heart set on this, despite the fact that he was dead wrong about not being a hero in Mario's eyes. He was a lot braver than Mario by facing his fears and allowing ghosts to scare him silly. Daisy was pretty sure that the ghosts liked Luigi to capture them because of it. She giggled at that. Luigi looked at her, his face as red as a tomato. She was the only girl he ever liked. Sure, he liked Peach but only as a friend. Daisy...was different...very different.

She was pretty, smart, and loved sports. Luigi was glad that they kissed otherwise, she would've never known about his crush on her. He was too shy to tell her. Mario was different. When he liked it girl, he wasn't shy at all.

Luigi looked at Daisy and whispered, "D-Daisy?"

"Yes," Daisy asked, looking at Luigi.

She saw that his face was red and she giggled a little. Luigi leaned in shyly. Daisy did the same, smiling. Polterpup playfully pushed Luigi's legs as he ran by. That knocked the two of them into a passionate kiss. Daisy's eyes widen in surprise at his forwardness but released that it was Polterpup's doing. She secretly thanked the ghost pup in her mind, returning Luigi's kiss. Luigi held Daisy in his arms as her hands went on his chest.

The two of them were in heaven as they made out, Polterpup at their feet and wagging his was the one to break it, catching his breath. Daisy did the same, as their eyes were locked. That's when Daisy knew, she had to tell him. She had to tell him what was on her mind...

"You will always be a hero to me, Luigi Manfredi," Daisy told him, "And you are always welcomed to Sarasaland anytime...as is Polterpup."

Polterpup barked at that, making his presence known. Luigi chuckled at his ghost pup, making Daisy smile.

Luigi turned to her as he replied, "Thank you, Daisy. That means a lot to us."

"Stay in touch," Daisy asked, begging.

She didn't want for him to go. Luigi didn't want to go either but Professor E Gadd was expecting him by the end of the week, like Luigi had promised him.

"I will," he said, as he brought her in for another kiss.

Daisy returned it as Polterpup continued to wag his tail, glad that Luigi finally had his girl. Daisy was the one to break it this time as a thought crossed her mind.

She asked, "What about Bowser? What will you do if he shows up when you leave?"

Luigi answered, "I don't know and I rather not think about that scenario."

Unknown to either of them, Bowser was planning to strike that day and take over Mushroom Kingdom by kidnapping Princess Peach - again.

The end of the week finally came and the week seemed to have flown by. Peach, Daisy, Mario, and Toadsworth were standing on the pathway to the docks. Daisy had taken Polterpup and he was at her feet, invisible. No one really knew he was there except - of course - Daisy and Luigi. Anyways, Mario hugged his younger brother and Luigi returned it.

"I'm gonna miss you, Weegie," Mario stated, teasing Luigi a bit.

Luigi started to say, in a warning tone, "Mario..."

The red hated plumber smiled at him and said, "Relax, bro. I was teasing."

Luigi sighed as he stated, "Yep, should've seen that coming."

Everyone busted up laughing at this. Peach hugged Luigi next, giving Mario sometime to figure out what to say to him.

"You are always welcomed back home, Luigi Manfredi," Peach told him.

Luigi smiled and replied, returning the hug, "Thank you, your majesty - Peach."

Peach smiled as this was the first time that he had used her first name instead of her title. Toadsworth went next and hugged Luigi as he returned it.

"Take care, son," Toadsworth said, with tears in his eyes.

"I will, dad," Luigi stated, with a proud smile and tears in his eyes as well.

Unlike Mario, Luigi wasn't afraid to show his emotions whether he was scared or happy or sad. He never hide any emotion from his family or his friends. Mario was trying to figure out what to say to his younger brother but nothing was coming out. Daisy went last after Toadsworth, hugging Luigi.

She whispered in his ear, "Please stay safe and don't forget who you are."

"I will, I promise," Luigi whispered in her ear.

He kissed her cheek as she smiled at him. Finally, Mario came up something to say to Luigi.

Mario came over to Luigi and said, "Luigi, thank you for always being there for me. For supporting me. For holding me even when I was being a jerk to you. Damn it, Luigi, just...thank you."

Luigi was a bit surprised that Mario swore but let it slide.

"T-thanks M-Mario," Luigi replied, looking down at his shoes.

Mario was puzzled at first for some strange reason. He wasn't expecting Luigi to look down at his shoes...nor for his reply to sound so familiar... 'Why does that reply sound familiar,' Mario thought, confused. Breaking him out of his thoughts was Luigi himself, hugging Mario. Mario was a bit startled at first but eventually returned it.

"Please stay safe, bro," Luigi begged, worried about Bowser.

Before Mario could say anything, there was a rumble on the ground, making everyone jump up - startled.

"What was that, by boogity," Toadsworth asked.

Suddenly, Koopas came out of nowhere, surrounding them. Polterpup got instantly protective of Daisy, stepping in front of her, even though he was still invisible. Mario and Luigi got ready to attack but just as suddenly, Shy Guys also surrounded them. Bowser came down the path that Luigi was going to take to Professor E Gadd's place.

Bowser asked, eyeing Luigi, "OH, YOU ARE PLANNING TO LEAVE WITHOUT SAYING GOODBYE TO ME, GREENIE?"

Everyone was freaking out seeing the Koopa King again.

Peach asked, freaked, "What is he doing here?!"

"I don't know but I'm gonna send him back to his hell hole," Mario answered, pissed off.

Mario took out a fire flower and ate it, turning into his fire form. Luigi took out an ice flower and before he could eat it, Mario stopped him.

"Mario, what are you doing," Luigi asked, surprised.

"Leave this to me, go," Mario answered, his eyes firm.

He had made up his mind, it was time that they parted ways.

"Let me help you get rid of these guys first," Luigi stated.

With that, he ate the ice flower, turning into his ice form. Peach and Daisy exchanged smiles as Luigi froze the goons surrounding them. Mario went for Bowser. However, since the Koopa King was used to fire, Mario's attacks did no good. Before Luigi could suggest that they could switch places, Bowser smacked Mario away as if he was a fly. Mario groaned as Luigi leaned into Daisy, whispering to Polterpup.

"Polterpup, make Peach disappear," Luigi said.

Polterpup quickly ran from Daisy over to Peach. Touching his paw to Peach's dress, she disappeared, freaking out Bowser. Luigi froze the ground behind the Koopa King and he slipped, hitting his head on the ground. With that, Bowser was out cold. When the Koopas and the Shy Guys came to, they saw Bowser and quickly retreated, even though Bowser was heavy to carry. Peach reappeared, freaked out as Polterpup returned to Daisy's side.

Luigi breathed a sigh of relief when no one was looking and they all blame it on Peach's Wish Power. Finally, Luigi was cleared to go.

Luigi turned to Mario and stated, "You did it again, Mario."

Mario was about to protest but Luigi was almost gone, waving goodbye. Polterpup was walking alongside of the green hated plumber, staying invisible. Peach, Daisy, Toadsworth, and all of the Toads were waving goodbye.

Mario ran to the edge of the path and yelled, "Good luck, Luigi, and may we meet again!"

"We will, Mario, count on it," Luigi yelled back, much to Mario's surprise.

And with that, he was out of sight.

AK1028: Okay, not much of a goodbye or a battle but whoever said that the first battle was hard in the first place? Hahaha. Oh, you think its over? Not in a long shot! We still have a story to tell! Please read and review! And always think outside of the box!