Peach left the castle in the morning for her daily walk. She opened her pink umbrella and headed down the trail. As she spotted Goomba she smiled as he narrowed his eyebrows and rolled his eyes and wobbled down the road. "Hello Goomba…" Peach started as he snorted. "How was the party yesterday?" Goomba looked at her, confused and angry. "I didn't have a party, blondie." he yelled as he kept wobbling away. Peach stopped in her track, confused. If Mario didn't go to a party, where did he go? Peach saddened knowing Mario had lied to her for a reason he didn't want her to know.
She headed toward the Mario Bros' home to ask Mario about the mishap, and knocked on the door. Luigi opened the door in his PJs and messy hair. His eyes widened when he saw the Toadstool princess in front of him. "Oh- Princess!" Luigi gasped, startled. "Is Mario home?" she asked sadly. "He's still asleep… is everything okay, princess?" Peach looked down toward her feet. "Where were you and Mario yesterday?" she asked suspiciously. "I was at home… I-I don't know where Mario went." Luigi replied, confused. Peach sighed and brushed back her blonde locks. "Can you tell him to meet me at Koopa Troopa's party.. I would like to speak to him." she asked. Luigi nodded slowly. "Yes, princess." Peach smiled as she twirled her umbrella and turned around. "By the way, call me Peach." as she stepped off into the road. "I'll meet you there too!" she called as Luigi smiled and shut the door.
Mario slowly opened his eyes as they fluttered around as he looked around. Luigi was knocking on the door waiting for him to wake up and respond. Mario slipped on his overalls and unlocked the door, as Luigi swung the door directly on Mario's face. Luigi started laughing as Mario rubbed his head in pain as he slapped Luigi on the face. "What do you want Weegie?" Mario groaned. "The princess was wondering where you were last night.. she wants to talk to you at Koopa Troopa's party." Mario went red, knowing he couldn't even tell Luigi his secret without putting him through pain. "Oh, okay." he nodded, not exposing the truth to his brother. "You coming to Toad's today?" Mario changed the topic. Luigi nodded. "I'll see you there."
Mario reached Toad's house by his kart and slammed the car door, and rang the doorbell. Peach opened the door. "Peach…" Mario said slowly without giving eye contact to her. "Hello Mario." Peach said quietly as Mario stepped in and sat down on the couch. Toad was in the other room with Koopa Troopa and Shy Guy gossiping while Luigi and Yoshi were playing board games. What was Peach doing here? Peach sat down next to him and slowly sighed. "I thought I heard Bowser lurking around the castle so I hid here." Mario nodded, understanding her reasoning. "I'll protect you from anyone who tries to hurt you." Mario said, sitting up and wrapping his arm. around her back. Peach dug her face into his elbow and sobbed. "Thank you, Mario. Thank you." He hugged Peach as she kissed him and tears flowed down her cheeks. She placed her delicate hands onto his, and smiled.
"Mario…" Peach started. "I know you wanted to talk to me…" he replied with guilt. "I didn't go to the party… I was searching for Bowser to see if he was there. I didn't want to worry you." Mario lied. Peach smiled and kissed him. "I believe you Mario, I know you wouldn't betray me." Mario faked a smile and tried to cover up the guilt pouring in. "I'll see you at Koopa's?" she asked, placing her hands under his chin. Mario nodded slowly, pulling back from her.