Unknown Kingdom
Standing in line with the throne that is empty are a bunch of Mushroom shaped people that are small and, to some people, cutesy, a species called toads.
Hearing the footsteps, the toads are standing straight as they're saluting and some toadettes are carrying the back of the dress for a blonde woman who was walking.
With the sun shining through the windows, the toads are keeping themselves from looking at the sun that is blinding.
A blue toad in glasses and an old toad are moving aside as they're letting a woman sit on a throne.
"Father, are you sure about this?" A blue toad known as Toad General asks an old toad called Toadsworth.
"Of course I am. We need a ruler for our kingdom, or else that blasted monster takes over the whole kingdom itself." Toadsworth answered.
"But this'll risk her to be married off to any royal families, and knowing her, she definitely doesn't want to." Toad General worries about the new princess which puts them at a higher risk than before.
"I know. We'll ensure that her protection is imminent. In the meantime, that lizard won't do any damage to our kingdom." Said Toadsworth.
Toad General lowers his head out of worry, knowing his father Toadsworth is foolish enough to let the princess be born, especially when she has no parents.
With Toadsworth putting the crown on a blonde woman's head, the toads are cheering for their princess being the new ruler of the kingdom and a human that is a ruler.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you our new princess of the Mushroom Kingdom!" Toadsworth announced as many toads were cheering with excitement.
Opening her blue eyes, the blonde woman takes a deep breath for her speech as she's about to tell the toads something.
"Everyone. As your princess, I have plans for all of us to improve the Mushroom Kingdom society. We must enhance the kingdom."
With the princess' call, the toads are curious as well as Toadsworth and Toad General, leading the princess to pull out a rolled up paper and roll it by revealing its new appearance.
"I did some research on the outside world and its civilisation. In order to increase the defences as well as gaining more resources and some influence, we must gather some parts to add some advanced technology, which'll not only improve our defences, but will inspire to give the future generations the very chance to live in luxury and harmony."
"Woah…" One toad was in awe about the concept of advancing the Mushroom Kingdom.
"Interesting." The other toad too was interested in the concept.
"But how do we start, your majesty?" The other toad raises his hand while asking.
"Please call me Peach. Before we get started, I need to do more research on the outside world." Princess Peach answered.
"But princess, isn't it too dangerous to go out alone?" Toad General asks with worry.
"Relax, Toadshou, I'm human like those from the outside world, so many people think I'm cosplaying." Princess Peach is doing the best she could to make other toads smile as she's playing a dangerous game all alone.
"And besides, son, we don't know what human culture is like either." Said Toadsworth.
"True…" Toad General, named Toadshou, accepts as he can tell the worst possible outcome this'll lead to.
"It's okay, Toadshou, Bowser won't come and get us. I'm sure my prayers will heed my call for anyone to protect our kingdom." Princess Peach frowns after knowing that she's doomed to be taken by the very thing the kingdom fears; Bowser.
With the princess looking at all the toads, she smiled again and stood up from her throne.
"Don't be afraid. As I said, we'll improve our defences and we're not afraid of those turtles. No matter what, peace will be restored."
With the princess concluding her speech, the toads are cheering while preparing for the future of Mushroom Kingdom.
As the toads are chanting for the princess' new order, Peach herself frowns again, thinking about something that hits her head.
"Princess, is there something wrong?" Toadshou asks.
"Yes, Princess, you looked like something happened to you. Is there something wrong?" Toadsworth is also curious about Peach's reaction.
"Oh. No! Everything's okay! It's just the burden I had to shoulder… It's scary." Peach admitted while meekly smiling.
"I did say you don't have to if you don't want to." Toadsho grunts.
"But I made my choice. Now I must do my best to protect everyone as a princess." Said Peach.
"I get that you're worried, Toadshou, but our new princess has made her choice. As her caretaker, I also need to accept the outcome. Also, she's past her twenties, so an adult makes her choice." Toadsworth closes his eyes, realising there's no stopping the princess.
"But… You're right. Princess, make sure to stay safe from the koopa army. When Bowser comes, let me plan the strategy as a member of the Toad Council." Toadshou pats his chest as he asks for an offer.
"Of course. Let's hope it's foolproof." Peach accepted.
"I won't let you down, Princess." Toadshou bows and then leaves for the meeting of the Toad Council.
"Best of luck, Princess. You might need it." Toadsworth said.
"Thank you, Toadsworth." Peach finally bows and then takes her leave from the castle.
As the princess vanishes, the toads are preparing for a reconstruction of their kingdom, knowing it could take months or years of creating a kingdom that resembles the outside world along with more resources.
To those in the Mushroom Kingdom, will the princess be okay?
It's safe to say that the princess is an expert on going on adventures, especially when no koopa troopas are around to see her.
But the story doesn't begin here, but outside of Mushroom Kingdom.
