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"Death is Not An Escape"
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I have two options at this point: go for a walk or write. Normally I'd choose the former, but tonight the weather isn't ideal, and I've heard jotting your thoughts down on paper can help calm the nerves, and that's just what I need right now.
Honestly, I don't know what else to do. Usually I can talk about what's bothering me with my brother, or even the princess from time to time, but they just won't listen. Well, they do listen, they've just been brushing me aside. They say that I'm worrying too much. But how can I be?
It's been over two months now since Bowser's forced marriage attempt and we haven't seen a trace of him since. It's the longest peace streak in the kingdom since before Luigi and I arrived. No minion sightings, no shenanigans during our latest sporting event. It's as if the entire Koopa clan is gone without a trace.
Obviously, this is cause for celebration. Our greatest threat is gone for good (or so they say). With everyone in high spirits, the days do feel warmer. The sidewalks are bustling again. Street venders are back on corners selling goods. The kingdom's crops are flourishing better than ever. Landscapers are trimming bushes and potting plants now that they no longer have to worry about their hard work being destroyed.
For the first time in a long time, every Mushroom Kingdom resident truly feels safe. And I'm glad that they feel this way. No matter how many times I could go and save Peach, there was always that looming threat that sooner or later, Bowser would invade again, decimate the kingdom, and take our ruler. Until now.
Most people think Peach's curt rejection was what the Koopa King needed all along. Her refusal is what made Bowser realize that she would never be in love with him, no matter what he did. Say what you want about Bowser, but the guy knows how to plan a wedding. The gorgeous dress, beautiful flowers, a ring with a rock the size of a Moe-Eye; I know Peach isn't superficial, but there was a small part of me that found it hard to believe any woman could refuse such things, even if all the items were stolen. He went above and beyond (literally) for Princess Toadstool. But even with the wedding band, the food, and the church on the moon, the princess had still refused the king. And if he couldn't impress her with material things, then he was never going to impress her. She'd never be his bride, his lover, his anything, so what was the point in him trying anymore? It's the argument pretty much everyone responds with when I try to plead my case. And it's all but impossible to convince them otherwise.
They're all so confident when they speak, so convinced that they're right and I'm wrong. I don't understand it. I know Bowser. Better than anyone else in this kingdom. For anyone to believe that a simple 'no' from the princess is enough to get him to renounce his kidnapping streak for good is asinine. Kidnapping princesses and taking over kingdoms is his livelihood! How could anyone think he would give it all up so easily?
He's planning something, I know he is. And if the Koopa King is devoting this much time to concoct another plot to get the girl and take over the world, he'll be harder to defeat than ever before.
Even now, as I sit here and scribble words on a piece of paper, Bowser is getting to me. I can't sleep at night. I'm tormented by these endless thoughts spinning around in my head like a runaway carousel. Is he building a weapon, teaming up with one of my former enemies, preparing for a stealth mission? Bowsers always been one for a flashy entrance, but maybe he's finally realized that's unwise.
Is this part of his plan? Does he know what he's doing to me? Is it intentional that he's lying in wait long enough for me to drive myself mad? Do I even believe Bowser to be capable of something so sinister? He couldn't be. He isn't.
He's out there though (I know it), lying in wait until I do finally let my guard down, And the moment I do, he'll strike. I know he will. I have to stay alert, stay vigilant; I'll have the upper hand if when he decides to show his face again.
I just have to keep telling myself this.
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(Super Mario franchise is a product of/belongs to Nintendo; Dead by Daylight belongs to Behavior Interactive)