-Flashback: One Month Ago-
Luigi was in the Cold Mine yet again, looking around and trying to find where all of the Boos were taking the power crystals. Polterpup was next to Luigi as they hid behind some rocks.
The green hated ghost hunter turned to his ghost pup and whispered, "I would like to know what those Boos are up to."
Polterpup nodded as Luigi looked out again and saw that the Boos were gone. Luigi went over to investigate, with Polterpup right behind him. At that moment, the ghosts in the crystals broke free. Of course, that scared the hell out of Luigi. Polterpup quickly used his ghosts powers to hold the Greenie back. Luigi quickly started to collect electricity, using his green electricity. The electric ball was in Luigi's hands as he was about to throw it at the Slammer. But the Sneaker came up from behind Luigi and spooked him.
Luigi lost control of his electric ball - due to losing his concentration - and it went down upon him, creating an explosion that shook the area. The ghosts quickly retreated after explosion. After the ghosts left, Polterpup went over to Luigi. The ghost pup saw a pool of blood coming from the left side of his master. Polterpup whined, stepping into the pool of the blood. Realizing that it was blood, Polterpup yelped. Quickly grabbing the collar of Luigi's shirt, Polterpup dragged the unconscious Luigi back to the Bunker.
In the Bunker, Elvin was getting worried about Luigi. And he got more worried when Polterpup dragged Luigi in.
Elvin jumped to his feet and asked, "Polterpup, what on earth happened?!"
That's when he saw Luigi's arm at an odd angle and all of the blood. As things clicked, Elvin fainted. Polterpup yelped again as he ran as fast as he could to get help and he went to Sarasaland.
Princess Daisy was having a typical day but that's when heard some barking and yelping. Daisy looked out the window and saw Polterpup running from the castle guards.
"Polterpup," she gasped, surprised that the ghost pup was here.
Daisy quickly went outside, her heart telling her something was wrong with Luigi. Upon getting outside, Daisy opened her arms and Polterpup ran straight into them. Daisy held the ghost pup in her arms as the castle guards came over to her.
One of the castle guards asked, "Daisy, do you know this strange pup?"
Daisy nodded and answered, "Yes so don't you dare harm him!"
Surprised by her outburst, the castle guard nodded and went off with the others. The princess of Sarasaland looked at Polterpup and she saw that the ghost pup looked very worried, blood on his paws. Daisy saw this and knew that her heart was right, something was wrong. But the ghost pup looked really scared and Daisy knew that she had to calm him down.
Daisy asked softly, "Polterpup, what's wrong?"
Polterpup jumped out of her arms and ran off. Daisy followed as Polterpup ran into a hospital and bit the doctor's pants leg. Dr. Toadley was puzzled by this as Daisy came in.
She stated, "Doctor, that's Luigi's puppy! Something is wrong with Luigi!"
"Y-you mean he's a-alive," the doctor asked, surprised.
Daisy nodded and answered, "Yes and I'll explain later, right now, we have to follow Polterpup!"
Dr. Toadley nodded as the two of them followed Polterpup.
When they got to Evershade Valley, they happened upon Elvin and Luigi, both passed out. That's when Daisy saw the pool of blood by Luigi's left side. She gasped, tearing.
Daisy stammered, "W-what happened?!"
Dr. Toadley was in shock but what shocked them more was Luigi was coming around. Dr. Toadley bent down to Luigi as he groaned in pain.
He moaned, "Malleo..."
"Malleo," Toadley asked Daisy, confused.
"He's asking for Mario," Daisy explained, knowing that 'Malleo' was what Luigi called Mario from time-to-time.
Luigi's eyes open mysteriously and he sat up, looking around the room. Daisy was about to ask him if he was alright but his sapphire eyes were empty. Something was wrong as it sent shivers down Daisy's spine. She hadn't seen Luigi like this since the Mr. L incident, when he was hypnotized to be evil and go up against Mario.
Luigi stated, in Italian, "Me fratello Aiuto. Sono così spaventato e impaurito. Non avrei mai dovuto lasciare. Mi dispiace, il mio fratello..."
With that, he rolled his eyes back and fainted.
Dr. Toadley was stunned by this as he asked Daisy, who knew her Italian very well, "What did he say?"
Daisy answered, choking back tears, "Help me brother. I am so scared and frightened. I never should have left. I am so sorry, my brother..."
Dr. Toadley was in tears as he realized what just happened. Luigi thought he was dying.
"Not today," Toadley vowed as he got to work as quick as he could.
The next thing Luigi knew, he was awake in a bed, in a lot of pain. He screamed loudly.
Dr. Toadley placed his hand on Luigi's shoulder and said, "Easy, Luigi. It'll hurt for awhile."
"D-Dr. Toadley," Luigi asked, surprised.
The doctor nodded as Daisy let her presence known.
"I'm here too," she stated.
He asked, "H-how did you get here?"
Daisy answered, "Polterpup brought us here."
Luigi chuckled as he said, in Italian, "Il mio cucciolo fantasma."
Daisy giggled as she replied, "Yes and that ghost puppy of yours just saved your life."
"Really," Luigi asked.
Daisy nodded as she climbed into the bed with Luigi. She kissed his cheek, sniffling. Luigi was about to lift his left arm to dry her tears but it never came up. The green hated ghost hunter was confused.
"Where's my left arm," he asked, "I can feel it so where is it?"
Dr. Toadley looked saddened as he answered, "Luigi, the reason you can feel it is because your mind thinks it is still there but...its not."
Luigi perked up at this and asked, "W-what?"
Daisy cried as she answered, "You lost your left arm."
Luigi was surprised by this as he looked down at his body and saw that Daisy and Dr. Toadley were speaking the truth. His entire left arm was gone.
Luigi was in shock by this as he muttered in Italian, "Ho fallito, mio fratello. Ho fallito, Daisy. Ho fallito tutti voi."
"You didn't fail us, Luigi," Daisy reassured, "Tu sei un eroe."
"I don't feel like a hero," Luigi replied, shaking his head.
That's when Daisy kissed Luigi. Luigi was surprised by this as he blushed, slowly returning the kiss.
Daisy broke the kiss and responded, "You are a hero to me and to everyone that lives in Evershade Valley. They live in peace thanks to you. And I'll be here for you when Professor E Gadd gives you a fake arm."
"Promise," Luigi asked, near tears.
Daisy kissed his cheek and answered, "Promise."
Keeping to her word, Daisy stayed with Luigi all through his ordeal. Luigi was scared but felt a lot better that Daisy was there for him. He held her with his right arm as they rested together.
A few days later, Professor E Gadd managed to give Luigi a fake arm and it was like nothing had happened. Polterpup also stayed by Luigi and Daisy's side. Both Luigi and Daisy were really proud of the ghost pup, he proved to be a very good friend and pet to Luigi.
"I love you," Luigi said, petting his head.
Polterpup wagged his tail as he licked Luigi's face happily. Dr. Toadley smiled but was worried how he was going to keep this a secret from Mario.
-End of Flashback-
"And that's what happened," Luigi said, finally finished telling his story.
Mario was stunned, mad, and feeling protective of Luigi all at same time. Finally, the silence was broken as Luigi took his fake arm back.
Mario spat out, "And the reason I wasn't told this was because I didn't remember and you wanted to keep me safe from King Boo?!"
Luigi replied, "I seem to recall an older brother of mine doing the same when it came to Bowser."
Mario responded, "That was different!"
"How is it different," Luigi asked. Mario was about to answer but then he realized that he had no answer. Luigi added, "See, Malleo? You have no answer to that."
Mario stated, "That might be true but I didn't want you to lose your arm, Weegie."
"I might lose more if we don't follow those Boos and get Polterpup back," Luigi pointed out.
Mario almost forgot about the ghost pup...and Peach but he wouldn't admit that to Luigi.
Mario replied, "Fine but once this is over with, you are coming home and staying there. And no more ghost hunting."
Luigi was stunned by this. Not only was Mario being protective again but he was telling Luigi what to do.
Luigi responded, "No, Malleo. You may want to protect me and all but you don't tell me what to do. I'm no longer a little kid. I know your intentions were good...but so was mine."
Mario looked at him, surprised as he commented, "So you mean that losing your arm was worth it, Weegie?"
"In a weird way, yes," Luigi answered.
"That's it, you are so coming home after this," Mario stated.
To that, Luigi made a fist.
AK1028: And there you have it! Cliffhanger and flashback! What did you guys think? Believable or out there? Feedback is appreciated! And the Italian translation was provided by Google Translate. That helped me a lot since I don't know any Italian! Anyways, please read and review! And always think outside of the box!