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Chapter 7:
Klub Aftermath

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The moon was high above the night sky when Luigi and Wendy exited the Koopa Klub. It wasn't that late out so the two thought it would be best just to start heading back home.

During the trip back, the two walked in a somewhat comfortable silence. It wasn't long before they made it back to the meeting tree. It was from there they have decided to split their separate ways. Wendy sighed,

"Well, this night didn't turn out the way I planned it. But then again, it never does with Pompey around to mess everything up." She turned to the green Koopa beside her. "I guess you were right about her. I do deserve better friends."

Luigi smiled slightly. "Pompey maybe, but the others seem alright. After all, they were only following her orders."

Wendy shrugged. "Maybe…"

"How did you befriend Pompey in the first place? She doesn't seem like someone you'll like at first appearance."

Wendy sighed and turned away. "It's a long story, one that is private."

"Fair enough, everyone has a right to keep part of their lives a secret."

"Exactly," she turned to him. "Say, didn't you mention a party or something you had to get ready for or something?"

Luigi had almost forgotten about the Summer Ball that was coming up in about a week, as well as his troubled relationship with Daisy. He sighed, just the mere thought of it made him feel depress.

"Opps, sorry," Wendy said, seeing the distraught look on his face. He shook his head,

"It's okay. I'll get over it…maybe."

He went down and sat on the ground, drawing his knees up to rest him arms on top of. Wendy stood next him for a moment before sitting down next to him as well.

"So what are you going to do now, plumber?" she asked after a minute of silence.

Luigi shrugged. "I don't know... I guess I could always just stay home."

"Yeah I guess you could do that." Wendy thought before a mischievous smirk appeared on her lips. "Or…you could find a way to get even with her."

Luigi turn to the koopa beside him and raised a confused eyebrow. "Get even? What do you mean?"

Wendy rolled her eyes. "I mean, get back her for the crap that she's put you though."

"Are you saying I should get revenge on Daisy?"Luigi said disbelief.

"Uh yeah; think about it greenie, you did nothing but treated that pretty desert weed like the perfect princess that she is - and for what? All she ever done for you is break your heart so many times and left you as the laughing stock of the entire Kingdom."

Luigi hated to admit, really he did, but Wendy was right. Daisy knew from the very beginning that he was serious about their relationship and yet she continue to play this childish game with him. She had broken his heart so many times that he was basically the joke around town. And comparing that to how much his brother was succeeding in his relationship, made Luigi looked even more pathetic.

But to snoop down to the thought of getting revenge…that may be crossing the line. Sure, he wanted Daisy to treat him more seriously, but he didn't want to hurt her in order to do so. He shook his head, declining Wendy's proposal.

"No, I can't do that; I don't want to hurt her… or anyone for that matter."

Wendy shrugged. That was suspected. After all, he was a goodie-two shoes. "Fine, be that way, even though I'm clearly right." She crossed her arms. "But if anything, you should at least show her you mean business; you're either a couple or not. There's no reason for you two to be together if one of you isn't going to take it seriously."

Once again, Wendy did have a point. One way or another, he has to show Daisy that he was completely serious and no longer wants to play this game of hers. The only question is how... How can he show her that he was serious?

Wendy sat next to the plumber turned Koopa who had went silent soon after her statement. She was quietly staring at the handsome koopa in front her; the one who was not only nice enough to be her date to impress her friends at a party, but also respectful enough to defend her against Pompey.

"So what do you suggest I do?"

She jumped from her spot on the ground, her face tilted red. "W-What?"

Luigi turned to her, not noticing her blush. "About Daisy, what do you suggest I do to show her I'm serious?"

Wendy cleared her throat as she thought of a solution to his question. "Well, if I were you, I wouldn't just sit at home mopping all day. Instead, I'll be busy figuring out ways to make her jealous."

He tilt his head. "Why would I want to do that?"

"To get her attention of course; if you are the object of somebody's jealousy, it means you matter to them." She sighed. "Look, it's obvious that you don't know anything about this sort of thing, so…" She smiled. "I'm going to take it upon myself to teach ya."

Luigi blinked. "Wait, you want to teach me how to make someone else jealous? Why?"

"Just think of it as my way of paying you back for what you did tonight." She stood up from the ground and turn to him. "Meet me here tomorrow morning, and I'll tell you exactly what you have to do."

"Okay," Luigi stand up and nodded to her. "Fine, I will"

"Good." She turn and started walking back home. She paused for a second and turning back to him. "Oh, and Luigi…"

"Yes?" Luigi was a bit surprise, this is the first time she actually said his name all day. "What is it?"

Wendy was a bit hesitant, like she wasn't sure what she wanted to say. After a minute, she replied.

"…Don't be late."

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Luigi watched her go until her silhouette had disappeared into the darkness. Once she was gone, he let out a tired yet satisfying sigh. Not only did his 'date' with Wendy was more or less a success, but he also have the pink koopa willing to help him with his girlfriend problems.

He headed back into town, whistling to an old, but familiar song. He didn't realize just how late it was until he saw all the town stores were closed. He started his path to his house, wondering if Mario was waiting for him or if he was spending the night at the castle.

When he got home, he saw that all the lights were off which meant Mario was spending the night at Peach's. With a nonchalant shrug, Luigi pull out the key from under the outside mat and entered the house.

Once inside, he turned on some lights and headed up stairs to his room. He grabbed his night clothes and headed towards the bathroom to change. He turned the bathroom light on, and placed the toilet top down to set his clothes on. He was about to take his tie off when he got sight of his hands. He gasped and turned his attention to the mirror. He paled at what he saw…

His reflection…

His Koopa reflection…

He forgot to ask Wendy to change him back to normal!

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Wendy had already made it back home at Bowser's castle, ready to turn in for the night. She entered her room and leaned against the door, rethinking about what happen tonight.

Truth be told, she had expected Pompey to ruin the night for her. What she didn't count on was green plumber actually coming to her aid. It was surprising to say the least, but also expected. He was a hero after all…not a very brave one, but still a hero. It was his job to protect others even if they were the enemy.

She sighed and dropped her purse on the ground. Taking off her shoes and tossing them aside, she made her way to her large walk-in closet. Tonight was probably the last time she was ever going to see Pompey again. She won't admit it out loud, but the plumber was right. Pompey was no friend of hers and she felt foolish for not realizing it sooner.

She tossed her dress in a pile of other clothes and walked out of her closet wearing her favorite night gown. Of course, agreeing to help the plumber with his girlfriend problem wasn't for her own benefit. It was just her way of returning the favor. Once she taught him everything he needs to know on how to make that flower princess jealous, the favor will be over with and the two of them will be enemies again.

She yarned tiredly and headed towards her bed when she remembered something. "Opps, I almost forgot."

She backpedaled and pick up her purse from the floor. Taking her wand in her hand, she closes her eyes and waved it around, pointing it in the air. Once that was done, she places it on her night stand and climbed into bed. She yarned again, exhaustion starting to hit her. She turned off the night and pulled the covers close as she drifts off to sleep.

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With a heavy sigh, Luigi lifts his head up from against the sink. Unfortunately for him, his reflection as a koopa was still there. He grunted in frustration. He couldn't stay like this all night. He'll have to head up to Bowser's castle and ask Wendy - or any Koopa with a wand - to change him back. The only problem was… will Bowser allow her to change him back? Or will he leave him like this just to suffer? Not only that, he'll get pretty upset if he ever found out his daughter went out on a date with one of the Mario Brothers.

He sighed again and looked at himself in the mirror once more. It didn't look like he had a choice, he was going to have to visit Bowser's castle.

"Luigi!" yelled a voice. "Luigi, are you here, Bro!"

Luigi gasped. That was Mario! What was he going here? He couldn't let him see him like this!

Quickly, he lean his body heavily against the door to prevent Mario from ever coming in. "Ah, I-I'm here, Mario, in the bathroom."

From downstairs, Mario let out a sigh of relief. "You got me worry, Bro. I tried to call you, but you didn't pick up. I thought Bowser might have gotten a hold of you."

"Ah, sorry, Bro, I didn't heard the call. I was out for a while."

Mario came up stairs and walked in front of the bathroom door. "You okay in there, Weegie, you sound worried... Are you sick?"

Luigi took a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves. "No, Mario, I'm fine. Just a bit of a cold from the night air…I must have been outside for too long."

"Ok, I'll make you some tea to help you with that."

"Thanks Bro, you're the best."

Luigi listened as the sound of Mario's footsteps faded away. He sighed and slides his body down to the bathroom floor. He knew he couldn't hide in here forever. At some point, he's going to have to leave the bathroom and let Mario see him for himself.

He sighed again just as a strange light started to engulf him. Luigi gasped in surprise and closed his eyes. A tingly yet familiar sensation ran through his body, as he felt a change within him.

When the light finally dimmed, Luigi slowly opened his eyes. He blinked twice before slowly lifting his hand up to his face. His hand was no longer a yellow skin, three fingered claws. Instead, they were a normal white skin, five fingered one.

He quickly stubble up to his feet and took a look at the mirror. What he saw was a tall young man with brown hair, light blue eyes, a big round nose, and a smooth black mustache.

Sure enough, he was human again.

He back away from the mirror and let a huge sigh of relief. No sooner than when he did that, Mario walked in with two tea bags in his hand.

"Hey, which one would you like natural or honey flavored?" He looked at Luigi for the first time he came in. He smirked. "Well, don't you look classy? Did you go out or something?"

Luigi shrugged. "Yeah, but it wasn't all that fun. Honey flavor sounds good though."

Mario nodded. "Okay then, I'll let you change while I'll get the tea pot boiling."

Luigi nodded and Mario turned to head back down stair to start making some tea. Once he was gone, Luigi sighs again and started changing his clothes. After sharing a nice cup of warm tea, the two brothers turned in for the night. They shared their 'good nights' and retired in their own rooms. Luigi let out a tired sigh as he turned off the lights. He climbed into bed and settled into his warm covers as sleep started to take him in.

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Ending Note:

Quick FYI - we won't be seeing Pompey for a LONG time.

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