Chapter Eleven:

Preparing for Mar10 Day

One peaceful, and clear, afternoon, Luigi was at his flower shop, that he'd opened weeks ago, watering sunflowers, and tending to the roses. The green Italian felt at peace, one with the universe, and one with nature. And, there was nothing to ruin the tranquility of his flowery paradise, not even the likes of his own brother.

Just then, he heard a chipper voice speak behind him, and Luigi yelped. Someone had come to his shop, without his consent, he wasn't selling today. He'd just opened.

Luigi turned, seeing his brother, Mario. The plumber smiled at him, a wide, and happy smile upon his mustached face.

"Oh, hey, Mario." Luigi said, "What's-a going on?"

Mario reached into his overalls, handing out a flier to the green Italian. "Next week is Mar10 Day." He said giddily, "A whole day dedicated to Mario!"

"Wow, I'm happy for you, Mario." Luigi said proudly.

"Would you like to-a come?" His big brother asked.

"I, uh, I'm busy looking after the Flower Shop." Luigi said in a nervous manner, "S-Sorry."

He regretted his answer. Minutes later, his flower shop was ablaze, as Mario walked away. Luigi yelped in terror and grabbed a watering hose, spraying the spots that were on fire. He acted quickly, dousing the flames as best he could, but part of his shop sign collapsed to the ground in a smoldering mess. It would take a while to get that one fixed.

-Meanwhile-

SMG4 slammed his face on the desk, boiling with frustration. His video wasn't perfect; it needed to be perfect!

He began typing frantically, all while muttering; "It's got to be perfect; it's got to be perfect."

The meme man then stepped away from the computer, and set up a cross with Christ The Redeemer on it. He prayed, and prayed, begging to Heaven for help with his project. He wanted it to be perfect. After working for days, his eyes were red-shot, and stubble had grown on his chin.

And, SMG4 had dark circles beneath his eyes.

After praying for minutes, and not getting an answer from above, SMG4 returned to his computer, and continued working. He was more focused than ever, and he saw cracks in his efforts to make something he wished to be perfect.

"It's got to be perfect." He said again, "It's got to be perfect."

Mario approached the door to the Secret Slide Room, and knocked on it, hoping to get SMG4's attention.

"SMG4!" He called, "I invite you to Mar10 Day next week."

He got no answer.

Frustrated, Mario kicked the door open, seeing SMG4 working on his computer. He became very annoyed, knowing that SMG4 had taken breaks from his work in the past, especially to endure wacky adventures with the rest of the gang.

"FOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUURRRRRRR!" Mario hollered.

The wiry-haired SMG4 turned around, surprised by Mario's shout, his eye twitching.

"Hiya." The plumber said with glee; "Come rejoice Mar10 Day next week."

"I can't, I'm working on my ultimate video." SMG4 told him.

"What? Still?" The fat Italian was stunned, "It's been weeks, take a break, and attend Mario Day!"

SMG4 threw a chair at Mario, and the plumber left the room, feeling frustrated. The meme man was his friend, they'd known each other for so long, and, the fact he wasn't coming to Mar10 Day wasn't right. Mario walked away, his mind on other ideas, and he was going to prepare for the big day no matter what.

Mario headed to Peach's throne room, where the princess was screaming orders to the Toads.

"Hey, princess!" The plumber called, "You gotta help us!"

"BE GONE!" A Toad told him, "The princess has important matters to deal with."

He stared at the guard, and grabbed his head, then he threw him aside, and approached Peach's throne.

"Princess." Mario said, "Next week is Mar10 Day, can you make it a national holiday?"

Peach glared at Mario with disdain. "No." She said coldly.

A Toad stepped forward. "Mario, only the President has the power to change things in the Constitution." He told him.

'Then I'm gonna have to steal the Constitution.' Mario thought, then he glared up at Peach; "Mario is Ninten-done with your shit!"

He brought out a Pokémon Ball from his inventory, and threw it at Peach. The ball opened, and Peach screamed as she was sucked inside. Every Toad in the room gasped, stunned by what Mario had just done. The ball shook as Peach banged on the walls inside. "LET ME OUT NOW, MARIIIIOOOOO!" She shrieked.

Mario put away the Pokéball, and then, he walked out of the throne room, and headed elsewhere to go find someone, who would help him ensure that Mar10 Day would happen. He headed to Bowser's Castle, where he found the Koopa King in the middle of exercises.

"Hey, Bowser." Mario said with a grin.

"Oh, hey, Mario." The Koopa replied, "Ready for Mar10 Day next week?"

"I'm going to-a need your help stealing the constitution, it's to ensure that Mar10 Day happens."

Bowser thought about that. "I dunno." He quipped, "I got to look after the kids."

"I'll make you a chicken nugget day." Mario bribed.

Hearing the plumber offer to make him a chicken nugget day, Bowser's face lit up. He. Loved. Chicken nuggets. So. Much!

"Son of a b***h, I'm in!" Bowser grinned and high-fived Mario. Now, the plumber was ready to initiate his plan to make Mar10 Day a national holiday. But first, they needed assistance with getting to the place where they would find the Constitution.