The Odd Victorian Mansion

by Neptunefox

I have been writing this story for a while now, before the 2nd installment of Luigi's Mansion, so keep that in mind. Anyway, Luigi returns back to E. Gadd's after being told that his nemesis King Boo has returned and of course he is the only man for the job. King Boo is not playing nice this time though and making the trip very interesting Luigi. Mild language toward the end

3. Putrid Greenhouse

Chapter 3- Putrid Greenhouse

He steps inside and is surprised by how dark it is; grabbing his flashlight, he scans the room to find the plants are all very healthy, dark green, and tall. The plants are so healthy that they are overgrowing their glass home, making it impossible to see any further then ten to twenty feet ahead on the small narrow path leading further inside. Small streams of moonlight are the only source of light piercing the overgrown foliage along the path giving the place an eerie feeling. He slowly creeps along the path with the aid of his flashlight, listening for anything. A slight rustle of leaves stops him dead in his tracks and puts him on edge. Slowly he continues to creep along a few more steps when he hears another slightly louder rustle of leaves. Quickly he spins around, shining his flashlight up into the canopy of greenery, but sees nothing. I am getting paranoid. As he continues, leaves brush against his arms and shoulders causing him to shiver with chills. As he walks he feels something brush against his leg causing him to yelp. He stops to breath and calm down, It's okay, just a greenhouse nothing wrong with plants. Suddenly movement on the path ahead grabs his attention leading him to venture deeper into the greenhouse.

After a bend in the path, Luigi stumbles upon a large opening with a small fountain. "Well this is nice," he mummers to himself as he sets on the edge. He stares down into the water looking at the few coins scattered on the bottom then an odd shape catches his eye, a key. "Hey, this is what I've been looking for!" He reaches into the water, which penetrates his glove cooling his skin in the humid greenhouse, and retrieves the long silver key then puts it in his pocket.

A bellow echoes throughout the conservatory causing anxiety to swell inside Luigi. I knew this was too easy. Time to go. He stands to leave, but fails to notice a thin vine wrapping around his ankle. He tries to take a step, but finds unusual resistance; as he notices the vine several more sprout out from the foliage and grab a hold of him; dragging the feet right from underneath him. He slams hard to the ground, landing on his stomach, and claws at the dirt to prevent being dragged away, but to no avail.

The vines drag him deep into the foliage to their source, a large putrid piranha plant. The looks like the Lava Piranha Mario encountered at Mt. Lavalava during his adventure reclaiming the Star Rod from Bowser. The large, red-spotted, yellow piranha bloom roars at Luigi, gnashing its purple teeth menacingly. The piranha's vines wrap around the plumber's arms, torso, and legs and squeeze tightly causing breathing to become more difficult. Then the vines sprout thrones that rip the plumber's clothing and tears into skin causing him to scream in pain. The piranha smirks a toothy grin then bellows once more. Responding to the call, six vines with buds sprout up in between the younger Mario Brother and the main bloom of the plant. All the buds lick their lips then spring forth and constrict the plumber further, making it practically impossible to breathe. He struggles to loosen their grip, but it only causes more pain as the thorns dig into him further. He grits his teeth, but screams out as each of the small buds bite into his flesh. He can feel the poison entering his veins and spreading as the blood carries it throughout his body.

The greenhouse starts to change color and spin, he feels nauseous, tired, clammy, and lightheaded. The plant begins to retract its vines, bringing the plumber closer to the main bloom its intent to make him plant food. Its smile broadens and heartily laughs, as its hunger will soon be vanquished after so many years of nothing. Its hot breath smells of rotting vegetation as it blows past Luigi in several bursts as the plant pants excitedly.

The green clad man closes his eyes, feeling his time coming to an end. A burst of cold on his cheek causes his eyes to spring open; the Poltergust's hose dangles in front of his face. Seizing the opportunity, he curls his head up, lodging the hose between his cheek and shoulder then turning on the switch by pressing down the button with his cheek. Fire spews from the hose and into the putrid piranha's mouth. The piranha screams a bestial cry of pain as it burns. As it thrashes in pain, it throws the plumber across the greenhouse; he crashes through one of the panes and lands in the backyard.

The greenhouse bursts into flames, the fire growing immense due to all the vegetative fuel. Luigi can still hear the piranha plant wailing in pain as it withers in the fire; the fire warms his back as the cold dew on the grass cools his cheek. His vision begins to blur, all he can see is the red from the fire reflecting onto the grass and shadows. Suddenly he sees a round shadow with something upon it shining brightly. "What is that," he mumbles weakly. Black outlines his vision and it starts to close in; laughter, familiar sinister laughter, echoes in his ears then footsteps from afar break up the noise.

"Luigi? Luigi?" The shadow disappears and the footsteps gradually grow louder. "Luigi! Lad what happened? Luigi!" The world goes dark.