Pure Hearts Be True

King of the Koopas

After agreeing to take Luvbi to the Overthere, she had been a nuisance - much to Luigi's dismay and Mario's entertainment. Violet had stayed quiet for the most part since it seemed like Luvbi was only interested in bitching to the twins (Luigi specifically) and Tippi. As Luvbi was questioning about Tippi about her having a soulmate or being in love, Violet scouted ahead. Luigi looked over at Mario.

He asked, "Hey bro, is Vi quieter than usual?"

Mario answered, "Yeah, she probably doesn't want Luvbi bitching at her like she has been with the rest of us."

Luigi stated, "Well, she's barely said one word to me since we left the Underwhere the first time."

Mario replied, "She has been acting weird ever since she met Mr. L and then he up and disappeared right when she found you..."

Luigi sighed and commented, "I am happy as a clam ever since we've been reunited but I don't want to lose Violet... I love her."

Just when Mario was about to say something, Violet returned.

She reported, "Seems that there is some enemies ahead."

Luvbi stated, "Oh? Does thou haven't any powers of thy own?"

Violet rolled her eyes and replied, "Of course I do but I choose not to go ahead of my friends!"

Luvbi responded, "Thou is a fool, catcheth me if you can!"

With that, Luvbi went ahead. Violet groaned as Tippi landed on her shoulder.

She commented, "She pushes my buttons too..."

Luigi went over to his girlfriend and asked, "Vi, are you okay?"

Violet honestly answered, "Yeah, I'm okay, Weegie. Just a little rattled from this. Sorry..."

Luigi accepted her apology and her answer as he kissed her cheek.

He stated, "That's okay, this has been a rather weird adventure."

Violet smiled at her boyfriend and for once felt like she could slowly move out of the mind set that Luigi was indeed Mr. L and go back to being herself. With that, the group started to head up towards the Overthere. However, they ran into a road block of sorts and agreed to calm down a beast.

The purple clad ice wielder commented, "Beast taming... Yeah, knew that was coming eventually with this world's logic."

Luvbi stated, "Thou is strange verily."

The red clad plumber joked, "Just like my baby brother."

Luigi replied, jokingly, "Hey!"

The pixl responded, "Might I suggest we focus..."

The team nodded as Luvbi stayed outside of the door, too scared to go in. Luigi was about to protect her (as seeing he was also scared) but Violet pushed him in anyhow. But much to their surprise, the monster...was Bowser.

Bowser grumbled, "Where am I?! And why do these jerks with shades keep jumping me?! And what's with the dark? And Peach isn't here...and I'm hungry! What did I do to deserve this?!" He spun around and saw the heroes standing there. He asked, "Mario? Tippi? Violet? Greenie?"

Luigi sweat dropped and whispered, "It's Luigi... Man, I have to say, I didn't miss this..."

Bowser ignored him and questioned, "Where's Peach?"

Violet answered, "We have no idea. Apparently; you, Mario, and Peach were all separated when Dimentio attacked."

Tippi added, "And now you are here in the Underwhere."

Mario stated, "So, in the short version, your game sorta ended."

Bowser groaned, "That figures...but that doesn't mean that I can't stomp you since Peach isn't here!"

Luigi questioned, getting scared, "Seriously, why did I miss this?!"

Violet answered, "No idea but I suggest we move!"

After saying that, Bowser started to charge at the three of them. Mario intercepted as he started to fight Bowser.

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Mario's POV

(Past)

I finally got to Boo Woods, where the map from Luigi's letter was leading me to. I couldn't understand it. This mansion looked completely run down and more importantly - it looked haunted. I had to check this out. I even saw an old man out of the corner of my eye down at the grounds of the mansion but I didn't stop to chat. He was warning me not to go in anyhow. I just had this bad feeling. Using my red fire ability, I created light for myself to look around.

I got into the Courtyard without seeing a ghost. 'Maybe it is just a bit run down,'  I thought. That thought was quickly dashed away when I heard some cackling. I stopped in my tracks and saw Boos in front of me. I got ready to fight - that was until I saw that I was surrounded. Mamma mia, where did all of these Boos come from? What were they doing here? The next thing I knew, they attacked me without giving me a chance to fight back.

I was never so scared...I was never so outnumbered. All I could keep thinking about was warning Luigi...that's why I wrote that letter in a hurry. That's why I lost my star before I could use it. That's why...I lost... My eyes finally opened after what seemed to be forever. I had this weird nightmare that I was put through this machine to become a portrait. When I finally able to see where I was - I realized that it wasn't a dream...I was in a painting...

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Present

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After Mario defeated Bowser, Luigi and Violet cheered as Tippi looked relieved. Violet ran over and high fived Mario. Mario returned it as Luigi tried a fist bump but wounded up missing. Everyone laughed at the clumsy Luigi, who also smiled. Bowser barely got up and looked at them.

Bowser commented, "Okay, okay! I get the message!"

Violet stated, "Well, you should! We do need your help in finding Peach and getting to the Overthere."

Luigi replied, "I can't believe that you are actually letting him come along..."

Mario responded, "It was of his own free will."

Tippi added, "Besides that, Peach persuaded him, hehehe."

With that, Bowser re-join the group and Luvbi came along with them yet again.

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Wishmaker1028: And there we have it! Bowser is back with the heroes and our heroes continue on their way to the Overthere. Can they find Peach? Is she safe? One can only hope... Please read and review! And always think outside of the box!