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(Stares into the distance as the ocean splashes, then turns around with an unreadable expression)
You guys thought I was dead, didn't you?
Heh, to be honest with you guys, I had an immense case of writer's block and laziness with a side of depression.
Why is that? I found a job that paid really well and in a month, I end up getting laid off!
Aside from that, my family is driving me up the wall. I won't tell you because it is personal for me.
Also, my Yoshi-loving partner in crime and I talked about her situation and because she is too busy to focus on the site, I have taken full control of the story itself, so it's no longer a collaborative fan fic anymore.
Regardless, the story must go on!
As late as this is, this is for you Stache38: This chapter goes out to the people of Japan who have suffered immensely to the earthquake and tsunami. I can pray for your recovery.
I won't bother with the disclaimer because you guys already know I don't own Super Mario Bros or Angel Blade.
Super Mario Legends: Swords of an Angel
Chapter 2
The sky was a crystal clear blue with an occasional puff of cloud floating over the vast land where tall mushrooms were known to grow. The land, known as the Mushroom Kingdom, was home to the red-capped hero; the hero that was known to travel vast distances to rescue the princess of the kingdom countless time. For a famous hero though, he lived along the quiet countryside where the Mushroom Kingdom castle was seen merely as a small figure from a distance.
He lived with his brother Luigi in a small cottage surrounded by a few trees and bushes. The entire property was marked by a white fence surrounding it. A small path led out of the house to a warp pipe nearby. The warp pipe allowed quick access to the main castle town. Atop of the entrance to the house was a sign displaying the red-capped hero's name: Mario.
Within the door, the red-capped hero was sitting on a couch. He was flipping through the television channels with the remote control. None of the channels caught his interest until he dropped the remote as soon as the television news appeared. He watched attentively for anything out of the ordinary, but only typical crime and heartwarming stories appeared.
It has been months since something out of the ordinary occur, or for Mario's, case something typical to occur. It was not that he wished something bad would happen, but he tend to anticipate his archenemy's next move.
The evil Koopa King Bowser has a habit of striking at any moment, whether in a quiet typical day or during a large festivity. Nothing would stop Mario's archenemy from capturing Princess Peach. Bowser was extremely persistent and never gave up on his desire to take over the Mushroom Kingdom. Mario himself was very persistent. No matter how many times the Princess was taken away, the red-capped hero would quickly come to the rescue.
But recently, after the last time he rescued the princess, Peach, he felt rescuing her had become stagnant. Ever since he and Luigi had set foot into the Mushroom kingdom, Mario had gotten himself involved with the mushroom-like people known as Toads in order to rescue the princess of their land. Many years passed since then, but as they say: some things never change.
Mario slowly began to close his eyes. Maybe today will be another simple day he thought to himself. Maybe Bowser grew tired of constantly kidnapping the princess. Maybe other villains grew tired of seeing Mario take down other villains. The red-capped hero decided to enjoy the break that he deserved.
Suddenly, a bright yellow luma crashed through the window. Mario immediately jumped out of the couch, his hat falling to the floor. The luma had star bits in its eyes as if crying because it lost someone special.
"Mario, Mario! An evil witch… An evil witch…!"
Mario calmed the little luma down by petting it in comfort.
"An evil witched kidnapped mamma!" Yelled the luma. "Please do something! Please do something!"
Mario's eyes widen in shock. The princess of the cosmos kidnapped? By an evil witch? It couldn't be!
At that time, Luigi came into the living room. "Hey bro, what happened?"
The luma began to explain to the Mario brothers what happened to Rosalina, the evil witch with Mario's female adversaries that were supposed to be dead, and went to an unknown location in the galaxy.
Mario has heard enough. Never before in his life has he ever been so pissed off like he is now. Not even Bowser angered him like this, to the point where he contemplates offing him for good. He now knew what he has to do.
He has to rescue his now-beloved Rosalina, even if he has to kill the women all over again to do so.
Luigi was worried. About Rosalina, sure, but more so Mario. Since the last adventure, Mario has grown discontent with rescuing Peach over and over again. When they first came into the Mushroom Kingdom, they were awed by the vision and tranquility of the land. They may have felt awkward about mushrooms that walked and talked, but in time got used to it. It was like coming home for the first time in decades. When they found out about a turtle-like monster kidnapping a princess to take the magic that can potentially stop it from taking over the kingdom, both him and Mario set out to rescue her. It looked like they found something other than plumbing that they can do well for a good number of years.
However, with time also comes deterioration.
Many years have passed since their first adventure in the Mushroom Kingdom and they became complacent. But now, Mario got bored of rescuing Peach, especially with her recent attitude adjustment. But after helping Rosalina in space, Luigi saw something in his brother that he had when thinking and/or seeing Princess Daisy. Come to think of it, he really needs to contact her.
Mario nods to the luma, telling it he will definitely rescue her.
"Oh, thank you, Mario!" squealed the luma as it hugged him."
Luigi, ever doubtful, tells Mario "How are we going to get to space, bro? It's not like we have a spaceship!"
Mario pondered his brother's question. How were they going to get to space this time around? Last time they did it was because of chance thanks to Bowser's last plot to kidnap Peach again.
Then, the luma spoke up. "Oh! I know where we get a spaceship! A luma named Lubba has one! Maybe if we can convince him to let us borrow it, we can go to where mama is!"
The brothers were on board with the idea and decided to venture out into space once again to rescue the princess of the cosmos. What they didn't know was that not only will they make new enemies, they're also going to make allies as well to fight off Phantom Lady.
Sorry, but that's all she wrote, folks! Now a fair warning to everyone who are reading my fic. The chapter updates will be few and far in between because I got a job and it's consuming all of my writing time. Not on only that, but I got hired for another job for a restaurant that open in July. So yeah, just wanted to put that out there.
Ok, this is my first rant on the site and it goes to the moderators and creators of our contradictional site: Just what in the hell is wrong with you? Is it THAT hard to put an MA rating to your site to keep the younger readers and writers from reading things they shouldn't? Every chapter from stories on my Alerts list has had Author's Notes which brought the situation up to everyone on the site. I was concerned at first, but then it got fucking annoying! Not to mention the petition lists of authors who antagonize what you're doing. It may weed out the good and bad writers and limit the amount of content put on daily that readers can see, but going this route will only reach bad blood between you and the people who have accounts here, rookies and veterans. Plus no sex scenes (lemons) or excessive violence? What kind of bullshit is that? The slogan on YOUR site says "Unleash Your Imagination", not "Release your imagination under our terms"! This means if an author or collaboration of them wants to put a lemon in their stories, then they can do that! If they want to do an epic fight scene or tell a war from their inner minds, then they can do that! Sure, not all of us have the same tastes and aren't exactly sane in some cases, but they know some stuff are best kept within the compounds of our heads! If you don't like what I have to say, then kick me off the site! You will only make things worse by doing so. Have a nice day.
There is no room for hate in my world.