Authors Note: Well kiddies, I'm back again. I'm glad this story has gotten so many reviews. I like making my readers happy!

Now this particular scene takes place as Peach and Travis are talking. I just thought that would be important to note. Also, I felt that, because of an idea for a future chapter, I should show you exactly what Travis's car looks like. Well, here it is: lincoln/classics/Lincoln_Continental-MK2_.html

Anyway, I also had a question: What do you think will happen between Travis and Peach in the future? I won't make any suggestions on the grounds that it may incriminate me. But what do YOU think?

Anyway, without further adieu, here is the next chapter. Enjoy!

By the way, if you want to here the song that Mario requests, here it is:

That's All That Matters to Me: By Mickey Gilley The best video I've found is on youtube on Gloria Carelli's channel.

Disclaimer: I own nothing but the concept of Travis.

They were dancing together in the Castle's majestic ballroom. They were having such a wonderful time. She looked gorgeous in her white gown, even though it looked exactly like every other gown she had. The song he requested was being played by the orchestra up in the balcony.

"I know I'm not your first love.

There've been others before me

But I'm the one, that's got you now.

That's all that matters to me"

She was blushing. He loved it when she blushed. It made him feel alive. Just to know that she could love him as much as she did made him feel as if he could conquer the world.

They kept dancing. Sharing fluttering kisses as they spun in and out of the crowd. He knew she was the one for him. And as soon as this song was over, he would profess his true feelings for her. Yes. This time, he wouldn't falter.

"Peach." He said as he looked deep into her sapphire blue eyes.

"Yes Mario?" she said as she smiled a sweet smile.

"There's something I've been meaning to tell you for a while now." Mario said as he reached into his pocket, carefully clutching the small velvet box within.

"What is it?" She asked questioningly.

"Well, we've been together for a long time now. And I've been thinking about this ever since I met you. And I just wanted to ask you…" Mario replied as he got down on one knee. "Will you…"

Suddenly…something didn't feel right.

Everything stopped. No-one was moving. The music had quit playing. And Peach had disappeared.

Mario started to panic as he stood up and looked all over for her. As he ran through the crowd, he saw a large light at the other side of the room. He ran as fast as he could, hoping that he could find Peach there. But to his dismay, he found someone else there.

It was him. That damn hic of a cousin… And he was holding Peach. But not in a friendly way. After all, friends don't kiss and grope.

No. This was exactly what he had feared. Travis had moved back in. Meaning that he was being pushed out.

Well, he wouldn't have that.

He ran up to Travis and hit him as hard as he could.

But before his fist made contact, Travis caught his hand with a grip that almost crushed his bones.

Travis, never taking his eyes off Peach, merely laughed.

"She's with me now, cousin. You lose."

Travis, Peach, and the entire crowd burst into a maniacal laughter, and the room started spinning around Mario. Mario screamed as loud as he could.

Then all went black.

Mario jerked from his sleep in a cold sweat. He was breathing heavily. He sat up to gather his surroundings, and found that he was at a large dining table.

Now he remembered where he was.

He looked over to the other side of the table to see Luigi sleeping as well. Travis and Peach, however, were gone.

He didn't like the looks of this situation.

He thought back to the dream that he had. Could it possibly be true? Was Travis trying to steal her away from him? He was a nice guy and all, but even the nicest of people have faults. Travis had known Peach long before he had. So wasn't there a possibility…

No…

Why wouldn't Peach be honest about that? She could tell him anything. She knew that. Of course, he had never asked about her romantic past. That's just not something you up and ask. You have to be subtle about some things.

All of a sudden, Mario heard voices coming from the other room. He got up and reached for the door. But at the last second, he halted. Instead, he pressed his ear against the door and silently listened.

He couldn't hear very much. But he did hear some.

"…Peach, Mario can never find out…"

Never find out what?

"… I don't want to hurt him any more than you do."

"Don't want to hurt me… Have they been messing around behind my back? That son of a…"

"Darlin' I'm just an old flame… You love Mario. Not me."

What? So they aren't messing around behind his back? Well then… What were they doing!

For the next couple of minutes, everything was a little fuzzy and hard to hear… as if they had moved to the other side of the room. But he did hear one last thing before he decided to walk in.

"Peach, I'll always love you… You know that. But we can never be what we were. You have Mario. And I… I'm a Man of God now."

Man of God? Does he mean, like, a priest? That would explain why he prays so much. If he was one of those… then he would never try anything with Peach now.

Mario actually started reveling inside. He certainly felt much better knowing that Travis absolutely could not threaten his relationship with Peach. Mario did feel selfish for thinking of only himself, but this was the woman he loved. He just didn't want to lose her. He didn't care that she and Travis had loved each other at one time. He knew that he wasn't her first love, but it didn't matter to him as long as he was the one that held her now. But he had to admit, she did have good taste in men.

Mario felt that standing on the other side of the door was no longer doing any of them any good. So he slowly turned the doorknob, and when it clicked, he walked into the room.

As her walked in, he could have sworn he saw them hugging. But, then again, what's the harm in a friendly hug?

"Hey guys. What'd I miss while I was sleeping?" Mario asked in an innocent tone.

"Why, nothing Mario. Travis and I w-were uh… just discussing…"

"Havin' a little race. Right Peach?" Travis said as he gave her a smile. Peach took the hint.

"YES! A race! What do you think Mario? Are you up for a little challenge?" Peach said as she walked over to Mario.

"You bet I am!" Mario really loved racing. It had been a while since he had torn up the blacktop.

About that time, Luigi stumbled in. Everyone turned around as he stretched and yawned.

"Someone mention a race?" Luigi asked half asleep.

And that's the end of this chapter. I know it seemed a bit choppy, but I'm kinda having a bit of a problem thinking up new ideas. I REALLY hope this idea will work. And, I have a little spoiler for you. I'm introducing a few new characters. Anyhow, gimme some feedback, and if you have ideas, pitch them! I love to hear them, and if I like them, I will use them in my story, AND, I will note that credit is due to whoever pitched the idea.

Just so you completely understand, Mario is now aware of Peach and Travis' past relationship, but he does not yet know of all the 'details'.

Anyhow, Take care, and God Bless!

THE PREACHERMAN.