After eating a rather large breakfast, Toadsworth started to get Mario's tuxedo ready for the wedding. As he was being fitted, the red hated plumber sighed sadly. The blue spotted toad that was taking Mario's measurements perked up at this.

"What's the matter, Mario," Blue Toad asked.

Mario answered, depressed, "I just wish Luigi was here to see all of this. I don't even know where he is. I don't even know if he is..."

Blue Toad cut him off at the chase as he stated, "C'mon, Mario. Lance should be okay."

Hearing the wrong name of his younger brother not only made Mario mad but it also made him sore. The older Manfredi thought, 'Was this why Luigi left in the first place...?'

"Luigi," Mario corrected, trying to keep calm.

"Who," Blue Toad asked, still measuring Mario.

Mario got madder and answered, "My younger brother."

Blue Toad just shrugged. That's when he said four words that Mario wasn't expecting.

"Never heard of him," he simply stated.

At this point, Mario got so mad that he almost punched Blue Toad. Instead, he took off the jacket and stormed out of the door. Peach saw him running off.

"Mario," she said, running after him.

Unknown to either of them, the blue spotted toad came out of the room, his eyes glowing red.

He took out a walkie-talkie and said, "Phase one: get Mario upset, complete. Phase two: bring Luigi here, in progress."

Back with Mario, stormed out of the castle and ran into someone. Mario was too upset to notice but they had tumbled into each other. Mario saw that the person was Daisy.

"Daisy," he asked.

"Hey Mario," Daisy answered, with a smile.

Mario got up and helped Daisy up. She brushed herself off and that's when he noticed that Daisy was wearing an orange short sleeved shirt with a big yellow flower print on it, red pants, and orange and red shoes.

"Why are you dressed like that," Mario asked.

"I was planning to go for a jog," Daisy quickly lied, "Maybe stop by and see Professor E Gadd, wherever he is."

Mario's face hadn't changed at all but he blankly gave Daisy an invitation. She took it, knowing to give it to the professor. Mario walked off, without saying another word. He figured that he would follow Daisy in secret so he could also see Professor E Gadd. Peach didn't see Mario walking off but she saw Daisy there.

"Hey Daisy," Peach said, with a frown.

"What's wrong with Mario," Daisy asked.

Peach shrugged and answered, "No idea but something is wrong."

Daisy smiled and stated, "I'll help you figure it out when I return from Professor E Gadd's."

"Sounds good," Peach replied, smiling.

With that, Daisy hugged her cousin and started to jog to Professor E Gadd's.

Unknown to either girl, Mario followed Daisy to Professor E Gadd's.

Also unknown to everyone, Blue Toad saw this from the castle window, with his eyes still glowing red.

He took out his walkie-talkie and said, "Mario is on his way - following Princess Daisy to see Luigi. It won't be long now at all before Mario learns the truth... But here's the best part: Princess Peach is alone in the castle. Repeat: Princess Peach is alone in the castle."

As Daisy was jogging to Professor E Gadd's place, Mario followed at her at a safe pace. Daisy finally arrived in Evershade Valley, being extra careful not be caught by one of the ghosts. Mario didn't know much about the ghosts and didn't proceed with caution. One of the Hiders came out of the vase in front of Mario. Mario jump back and before he could spring into action, a flash of light came out of nowhere. The Hider was sucked away as Mario saw someone in the shadows.

The person stayed where they were. But Mario could make out something he could see...a ghost pup.

Mario went wide eyed as he asked, "Is that a ghost pup?" Before the person could answer, they took off. "Hey wait," Mario cried out as he followed. The person ran faster and Mario ran faster. Finally, Mario pinned down the person and saw who it was. "Luigi," he blurted out, surprised.

Luigi slightly smiled as he replied, "H-hey Mario..."

Polterpup, at this time, was growling at Mario. Mario was baffled as something was coming back to him...

-Flashback: 2 years ago...-

Professor E Gadd finally managed to find where King Boo was hiding out with the last piece of the Dark Moon...and the painting of Mario. Just recently, King Boo had returned to seek revenge on Luigi and the professor. That's when he grabbed Mario and entrapped him in a painting again. Luigi had just defeated the King Boo and took the last piece of the Dark Moon. Luigi celebrated and the illusion faded into where the shrine was. Luigi looked around, scared. That's when he saw the painting of Mario.

Luigi ran over to it, his heart pounding in his chest. Mario needed to be free so he could continue being the Mushroom Kingdom's hero.

"Mario," Luigi asked, knocking on the painting.

Luigi was so upset by this that he didn't even noticed that Professor E Gadd pixelated himself in. The professor placed his hand on Luigi's shoulder and pointed at Luigi's Dark Light device. Luigi smiled as he shined it on the painting, making Mario return to normal. Mario smiled at his brother and shook his hand. He thanked Luigi for saving his life. Luigi smiled simply, a lot on his mind and heart. The toads that were working for the professor were also pixelated in, holding the other pieces of the Dark Moon.

Luigi breathed a sigh of relief, glad it was over. That's when he went over to them as Mario and Professor E Gadd watched. The Dark Moon fixed itself magically, sending out a pulse to settle down all of the ghosts. Mario came over to Luigi and looked up. Mario was proud of Luigi, he truly was a hero. After Professor E Gadd released all of the ghosts that Luigi caught, they celebrated. Polterpup - who had also returned to normal - walked over to Luigi, sadly.

The ghost pup obviously felt bad for all that he did. Polterpup looked at Luigi with sad eyes. Luigi waved to him.

"Hey doggie," said Luigi.

Polterpup jumped up into Luigi's arms, happily. Polterpup licked Luigi a few times, making Luigi smile.

"That's my bro," Mario stated, proudly.

Luigi blushed - a little embarrassed as a greenie ghost took their picture.

-End of Flashback-

Mario gasped as he fainted, which was unlike the older Manfredi brother.

"Mario," Luigi said, worried.

Unknown to either brother, this was only the beginning...

AK1028: Okay, I hope the part of Mario fainting was believable. I didn't know what else to do and I'm saving for Mario's reaction to Luigi loosing his left arm for a future chapter. I hope everyone enjoys this! Please read and review! And always think outside of the box!