Chapter 3: Meet Daisy

In the main foyer in the Mushroom Castle was the young princess of Sarasaland, Daisy. She was walking back and forth in the room, constantly looking at her watch. She was wearing a orange t-shirt with her signature flower imprinted in the middle, and dark blue jeans and orange running shoes. Her hair was tied back and wore white sleeveless gloves and a sliver wrist watch on her right wrist.

Sarasaland has improved their kingdom over the years. After the meeting with the leaders of the kingdoms, all the leaders from the four parts of the kingdom, Birabuto, Muda, Easton and Chai have come together to figure out how to protect themselves from any future evil. The king of Sarasaland, Daisy's father, believes they should upgrade their defenses and learn new technology. Recently, the king decided to step down his role and have his daughter become the next ruler. Normally, the kingdom needs a prince to become the next ruler, or have the princess marry someone of there choice or have a arranged marriage, but the king knows that Daisy is a tough nut to crack, and having her forced into marriage would only worsen their relationship as well as their future queen. Daisy reluctantly agreed to become the next ruler, and decided to have her crowning ceremony a few years from now. But until then, she still happily comes and goes to the Mushroom Kingdom to spend time with her favourite cousin. Despite what people think, she is the rough'n tough princess that would take her duties seriously to protect her kingdom, she just wants a break every now and then.

Daisy's POV

'Where the heck is that girl! She told me to arrive at 9:30 sharp, and she's not even here yet! Normally i'd arrive fashionably late but I have such a great plan today that I couldn't resist coming over asap.'

As I looked at my watch for the tenth time, I noticed Mario and Peach walking down the stairs. Mario was wearing his usual attire that hasn't changed in the past few years, while Peach had on a light pink, short sleeved summer dress, black slippers and white socks that went up to her knees and her hair was also tied up to a ponytail.

"Heya Cous! About time ya showed up! A few minutes later and I might've went straight to your room and dragged ya out myself."

"Sorry Daisy, I was focused on my announcement and my work that I have nearly forgotten all about our day today. I hope you do not mind Mario joining us, do you?" Peach said, apologetically

"It's alright, no sweat. Your fiancee can join us as long as he pays for our lunch and shopping."

"What! I never agreed to that! Peach, a little help here?" Mario asked Peach, hoping he doesn't fall into such a punishment.

"So Daisy, do you have any plans for our outing?" Peach said, ignoring Mario's plea for help.

Mario raised his arms and said in shock, "SERIOUSLY!?"

Mario was still ignored as Daisy said "Well I was thinking we'd go to the Mush Mall in town and check out that new floral cafe. I heard that all the coffee they serve was made from all the power up flowers."

Peach replied "Wow that sounds nice!"

"I know right, Come on, let's hurry. I already made reservations!"

As soon as I said that I grabbed both Mario and Peach's hands and ran out the castle and straight into the newly built town!

No Ones POV

As Mario, Peach and Daisy ran out of the castle, Daisy noticed two people on the other side of the bridge and immediately stopped, nearly bumping into one of them.

"Whoa! Sorry there, bud-".

Just as Daisy was apologizing the person replied, "Hey! Watch where your going, Dammit!"

Daisy paused for a second before looking at the person and realizing who she was just talking to.

"Oy! what are you doing here, Bowser? I don't know if ya heard but my cousin is already taken." Daisy said, annoyingly

"Shut it, tomboy, I already know that! I'm only here with Kamek cause I was suppose to discuss with Princess about the land we were suppose ta share, or did she forget that?" Bowser said angrily while looking at Peach.

Mario was about to give Bowser a piece of his mind, but Peach simply walked up to him and replied calmly "No, Bowser, I did not forget. But from my understanding that meeting was postponed until tomorrow morning."

"Are you serious right now!? I had Kamek teleport us all the way here today so we talk TODAY, right Kamek?...uh, Kamek?"

Kamek, who was simply floating next to Bowser on his broomstick, replied "As I recall, your highness, I was trying to explain to you about the meeting, but you kept insisting on seeing the princess so you may see her beauty up clo-"

"SHUT IT! WHO ASKED YA ANYWAY!" Bowser yelled at Kamek to hide his embaressment, but Kamek was simply neutrel.

"Well, since you do not have any plans, how would you like to join us on our outing?" Peach kindly asked.

"WHAT!?"

"ARE YOU CRAZY, GIRL!?"

"HOLD ON A SEC, PEACH!"

Bowser, Daisy, and Mario all yelled a the same time with shocked and angered expressions, but Peach replied "Well as I mentioned before, the meeting is postponed until tomorrow, which means you have free time until then. Also, this is an era of peace for all kingdoms, so what better way to show that then by having the future king and queen of the Mushroom Kingdom, princess of Sarasaland, and the king of the Darklands spending the day together as a sign of friendship. Don't you agree, Kamek?"

Kamek nodded in agreement. "Well I for one don't see any reason not to approve of this outing. Do not worry, your highness, I will handle all of the preparations for tomorrow. In the mean time, I suggest you accept Princess Peach's offer and spend the day with her and her friends."

"Excellent!" Peach said, clapping her hands happily.

"Wait a sec, girl. Are you sure about this?" Daisy asked, acting concerned.

"Yea, this is the same koopa who kept kidnapping you for many years!" Mario said, angrily.

Both Mario and Daisy were upset with the idea of spending the day with Bowser, but then again he was invited to all the Mario kart and other sporting events over the years.

"Well I do not see a problem with this, so come along everyone, we do not want to be late for that appointment, do we?" Peach said as she started walking in front of them.

"SHIT! That's right! Fine, you win, alright? Let's hurry up and make it!" Daisy said as she was running to catch up to Peach.

Meanwhile Mario and Bowser stared at the two girls before Mario faced Bowser with a furious look, and said "Look, I don't trust you one bit, so try not to do any funny business, ok?"

"Don't worry, the feelin's mutual." Bowser growled back to Mario with a hint of anger.

Both had a staring contest with each other for a few more seconds before Daisy yelled back at them.

"YO, HURRY UP LOVEBIRDS! DON'T KEEP US WAITING!"

Mario and Bowser stopped their little stare down and started walking to catch up, but you can still feel the tension between them.

Daisy and Peach looked back at them and Daisy thought to herself, 'Oh boy, this can't be a good day.'

Daisy sighed and continued walking beside Peach to town.

Kamek watched as the four walked down the path, away from the castle.

'Well, might as well make do with preparing the proposal for that land.' Kamek thought as he rode his broomstick into the castle to meet with Toadsworth.

? POV

"Um, so are the preparations ready, yet?"

"Yup, all preparations are ready and accounted for."

"I see, very well then. Begin the mission at once and do not fail Count Bleck, understood?"

"He he he... Don't worry, my count. Soon the heroes won't know what hit them... ESPECIALLY the man in red."