Two years later...

The night was quiet. The stars hang in the sky as did the quarter moon. Crickets played their melody as everyone slept peacefully. Mario Manfredi also slept peacefully in the palace. Next to him was Princess Peach. Recently, about 6 months ago, Mario had finally proposed to Peach. She gleefully accepted, much to Bowser's protests and the celebration of the entire Mushroom Kingdom, Yoshi's Island, and Sarasaland. Despite the engagement, Bowser's attempts to kidnap Peach increased.

Even though Bowser wasn't really threatening to her anymore since she was engaged to Mario, he told her that he would feel better if he moved into the castle. He had been really lonely since Luigi had left. But even more now since - about a month ago - Luigi's letters stopped for a strange reason. Mario thought that Luigi was in trouble...still did. But Luigi never did tell Mario where he was, so Mario couldn't go chasing after him and bring him home. Not that Luigi would listen to reason, Mario figured.

Daisy felt bad for holding her tongue for so long but she continued, for Luigi's sake...and Mario's. One of the ghosts - by accident - went too far in scaring Luigi silly and he lost his left arm in a big explosion. Professor E Gadd managed to give Luigi a fake arm and it was like nothing had happened. But Luigi was scared to tell Mario, in fear that Mario would go chasing after him. She look at the last letter he wrote her, which came in yesterday.

He had wrote, 'Daisy, you have to continue to hold your tongue. This isn't easy hiding this from Mario, I know. But Professor E Gadd said the King Boo is somehow getting stronger and we think that somehow Bowser Jr. might be involved, we aren't too sure. We want to make sure but before we get Mario involved...if we get him involved at all, it is still risky for him to know. I'm really having trouble writing this letter, I'm literally choking back tears.

'I was never good controlling my emotions, never was. But I get ghost pains from my left arm at times. I tell Professor E Gadd about that and he said that it is normal for a person who had lost a limb to feel that. Anyways, I miss you my sweet Daisy. Polterpup and I think of you everyday. You're probably settled down by now but I can't stop thinking of you. Hopefully, I can come home soon and see you and everyone. Do me a favor when I return. If you are with someone, bring them to meet me.

'I wanna make sure that you are being taken care of. If not...then I'll know that you are waiting for me. I love you, Princess Daisy, forever. And I always will. -Luigi J. Manfredi.'

Daisy often what the "J" meant in Luigi's middle name but she sniffled. He knew her better than that but she guessed that he still had his doubts. She was there for him when he lost his left arm. Poor Professor E Gadd had passed out from the drama. Polterpup acted very bravely, getting help for Luigi. He got Luigi back to the Bunker after the explosion, he went to get Daisy after the professor passed out, and got the doctor.

Daisy was really proud of the ghost pup, he proved to be a very good friend and pet to Luigi. Daisy and Luigi stayed together as Luigi had his surgeries. The green hated ghost hunter was scared but felt better that the princess of Sarasaland was there. Daisy knew that she had to see Luigi again, she had to tell him about Mario and Peach's engagement. Plus that she was going to wait for him. She decided that she will start going over there tomorrow, since it was already past one a.m.

She always read Luigi's letters late at night so no one would catch her. She turned off her light and got comfy.

"Good night, my sweet Luigi," Daisy whispered as in an instant, she was asleep.

In Evershade Valley, Luigi had just caught some Slammer ghosts. Polterpup wagged his tail as Luigi did his victory pose. He was used to being up super late because the best part of being a ghost hunter, he could sleep in as late as he wanted. Anyways, his Dual Scream rang loudly, surprising him like it always did.

Luigi opened it and answered, "Hello?"

"Luigi," Professor E Gadd stated, "Nice job capturing those Slammers!"

"Thanks," Luigi replied.

Professor E Gadd responded, "Hold on to your hat, I'll bring you and Polterpup back."

With that, the connection went out as Luigi put it back in his pocket. Polterpup licked Luigi's face, making the green hated ghost hunter smile.

"Thanks boy," Luigi said, petting his dog as they were pixelated back to the Bunker.

A few hours later, Luigi turned in as Polterpup slept on the ground.

The very next morning, Mario woke up and saw Peach sound asleep next to him. She was breathing calmly with a sweet smile on her face. Mario also smiled, stroking her long blonde hair gently out of her face. She came closer to the source, making Mario smile more. Her eyes eventually opened as she saw Mario, she smiled.

"Good morning, Mario," Peach said, softly.

"Good morning, Peach," Mario stated, just as softly.

"How did you sleep," she asked.

He smiled as he answered, "Peacefully, what about you?"

"Blissfully," she answered, with a blush.

Mario chuckled as kissed Peach, even though she was still a bit sleepy. Peach closed her eyes eventually and returned the kiss. Either one of them couldn't wait to get married and rule Mushroom Kingdom together - for as long as they could. However, unknown to Mario and Peach, a plot in Koopa Kingdom was slowly starting to reveal itself and it was going to involve bringing the Manfredi brothers back together again...

AK1028: Cliffhanger time! Not my best cliffhanger but I am trying to improve on these darker fanfictions. Not that easy but they can be done and they will be done! Oh yes, stay tuned for my announcement in the very last chapter of this story! Please read and review! And always think outside of the box!