Pure Hearts Be True

Prologue

Ahem! Today...I'll tell you the story of the lost book of prophecies. This prophetic book was a mysterious tome of stories of future events. Of course, many people craved this book, wishing to glimpse their futures. But no person, after obtaining this amazing book, ever found happiness. The reason? The book held frightful secrets not meant for people's eyes. That book came to be called the Dark Prognosticus and was sealed away. This...is the tale of that forgotten book's last owner. It is a tale of love...

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It all started one boring day in Mushroom Kingdom; Mario Manfredi, his younger twin brother: Luigi, and Luigi's girlfriend: Violet Calico were all hanging out at Mario's place - bored out of their minds. It had been a rather quiet as of late and no one minded it in the least. It meant that Princess Peach was safe and sound. However, the three heroes found themselves rather bored with nothing to do. So, they decided to go to Peach's castle. When suddenly...

"M - M - M - M - M - M - M - M - MARIO, HELP!"

Violet looked down the road and saw a Toad running towards them, looking panicked and freaking out quite a bit. Luigi and Mario also saw him, getting that feeling that something was about to happen to break their boredom.

Luigi asked the Toad, "What? What happened? Why are you so crazy?"

The Toad answered, "It's sh - sh - sh - sh - sh - sh - shocking. Mushroom Castle...RAIDED! Princess Peach...STOLEN!"

Violet groaned, "Let me guess by who..."

Mario stated, "Well, let's get over there before its too late!"

With that, the three of them headed out to save Princess Peach (yet again).

Toad said, as they left, "Good luck..."

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Meanwhile in the Koopa Kingdom, Bowser (the Koopa King) was plotting the next attack on Mushroom Kingdom so that he could capture Princess Peach yet again. It was a typical day for them and - as per usual - Bowser was cackling evilly. All of his minions were there: Koopas, Turtles, Kammy, and more.

Bowser stated, "Listen well my elite minion task force! It's time to initiate my awesome plan to invade Mushroom Castle! Today is the day where I make my beloved Princess Peach ALL MINE! And if that weren't awesome enough, I'll ALSO stomp her little mustache and ice wielding buddies!"

The crowd cheered, "YEAH! It's OUR turn! WHOA! Bowser, Bowser, WHOO! Your Rudeness!"

Bowser chuckled, "Bwah haha! "We're under attack!" You jokers are the best!" That's when Bowser saw something and added, "Hey! Who are those hairy guys and girl in the back? We SHAVE around here, minions!"

Violet whispered to Luigi, joking around, "They actually care about hygiene?"

Luigi stiffened a laugh and at that moment, Bowser jumped over them, parting the crowd. That's when he saw Mario, Luigi, and Violet. He instantly got mad.

Bowser questioned, "Blergh! Mario? Violet? ...AND Luigi? How'd you get in here?"

Mario explained, smirking a bit, "The front gate was open."

Bowser stomped his feet and groaned, "How many times have I told those idiots?! If you're last in, LOCK THE GATE!"

At that moment; Mario, Luigi, and Violet got into fighting positions.

Luigi accused, "Quiet, Bowser! We know that you kidnapped Princess Peach!"

Bowser instantly looked confused as he replied, "Wait, what? We're only now about to launch our attack."

The three heroes instantly looked confused as Bowser did.

Violet asked what was on the three heroes minds, "Wait, if Bowser didn't take Princess Peach...who did?"

"MARIO! HELP!"

Hearing the voice of the princess; Mario, Luigi, Violet, and Bowser all looked around. In a flash of light, Princess Peach appeared to them and she looked like she was in a see-through cage of some sort. That's when a strange man appeared. He was wearing a white top hat, had a monocle on, a staff of some sort, and a long white cloak.

The mysterious person stated, "Bleck! You princess has been taken by Count Bleck!"

Mario questioned, "Who?"

Count Bleck replied, "By me, Count Bleck! The chosen executor of the Dark Prognosticus...is Count Bleck. The fine fellow prophesied to come to this dimension...is also Count Bleck!"

Bowser commented, "I'll tell you who doesn't make a bit of sense...Count Bleck! Enough, release Princess Peach right now! I'm on a schedule over here!"

Violet joked, "Yeah, you are overdue for your fifteen minutes of having Princess Peach and then ten minute battle that makes you lose her."

The Koopa King was about to say something to Violet - a bit annoyed at her - but Count Bleck spoke first.

He stated, "Count Bleck says NEVER! This princess is integral to fulfilling the prophecies... She will be brought to Castle Bleck and used to destroy all worlds...by Count Bleck!"

Luigi breathed, "Destroy ALL worlds?"

Mario jumped up and tried to jump on Count Bleck but was forced down by a magical forcefield. Mario looked confused as he thought, 'Why didn't that work?'  Count Bleck opened his cloak as he cast a spell on Mario. In an instant, Mario was face down on the ground. Luigi quickly grabbed Violet and pulled her close to him, in a protective way. Bowser's eyes were wide the minute he saw the older Manfredi twin down on the ground like that.

Violet asked, "M - Mario?!"

Count Bleck stated, "This man deserves ridicule... Weaklings cannot face Count Bleck!"

Bowser threatened, "Hey, here's a thought: you calm down and free the princess...OR ELSE!"

Luigi finally got up some nerve, remembering his fight with King Boo a few months ago and stood strong. He was going to defend his brother and his girl. The minions of Bowser, Violet, and Bowser also got into fighting stances. They were all ready to rumble...especially Bowser, wanting to play for keeps. But Count Bleck did not look worried.

Count Bleck commented, "Bleh heh heh heh. Your princess shall NOT be returned...by Count Bleck. In fact, Bowser, evil king of the Koopas...Count Bleck will take you too!"

With that, Count Bleck opened his cloak and it started to glow a bluish color. That's when a porthole opened and sucked in the minions. Violet clung onto Luigi and Luigi did the same. Bowser was eventually sucked in, losing his strong grip on the ground. Luigi and Violet started to feel like they was loosing their grip. Eventually, the two of them were also sucked into the porthole. In an instant, Count Bleck was gone - taking Princess Peach with him.

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Wishmaker1028: Okay, guys! That's it for the start of this story! I don't want to make the chapters too long, it would take away from the story. Before we go any further, Violet has helped Mario and Luigi take down Bowser before this. Anyways, please read and review! And always think outside of the box!