Night Horror

Chapter 10

The very next morning, Mike was up early. He was in deep thought. He couldn't believe that he wounded up in the Mushroom Kingdom. He thought it was nothing but a legend.

A legend that is real...

Mike shuddered as a random thought crossed his mind. What if this where Violet ended up? Was that possible? Was she here? Questions that he knew that couldn't be answered right now. All he could do right now is try and figure out what to do next. He had to admit that this was not the place he thought he would wind up in. Sighing a bit, Mike decided to try and find the kitchen.

After all, he felt like he could clear his head better in the kitchen.

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Daisy woke up next, smelling something wondrous coming from the kitchen. Getting her orange fluffy slippers on, she went into the kitchen. That's when she saw Mike cooking in front of the kitchen staff, Toadette, and Toadsworth. It was like the food was dancing in the pans. Mike kept cooking, flipping the pancakes in the pan. The way he did it gave Daisy an instant deja vue.

Was it possible?

Daisy decided to clear her throat, gaining everyone's attention.

Mike was the first to speak, "Oh good morning, Your Grace. I thought I take the liberty and make you guys breakfast as a thank you for your hospitality."

Daisy was about to protest but everything smelled so good. She turned to Toadsworth, seeing that he was drooling a bit. She giggled a bit.

Daisy teased, "I think you already have a fan."

Mike chuckled at that. Before long, the entire staff along with Daisy, Toadette, and Toadsworth were eating chocolate chip pancakes. But there was a hint of vanilla taste to it. Like it was an ice cream taste.

Toadette exclaimed, "Oh my... this tastes like ice cream!"

Toadsworth nodded in agreement, "Yes and this is clearly chocolate chip pancakes." He turned to Mike and complimented, "This is the best homemade breakfast I had in awhile!"

Mike blushed out of embarrassment and replied, "Aw sucks thanks... I'm just better in the kitchen. I'm more relaxed. It was my profession for 30 years."

Daisy perked up, "Wait really?"

Mike nodded, "Yes, I was the top chef at Cafe Rosa in Chicago."

Everyone repeated in shock, "Chicago?!"

Daisy nearly spit out her orange juice in shock. Now there was no doubt in her mind. This man was Violet's father.

How in the Underwhere did he get here?!

Before anyone could say anything, Daisy's phone started to ring. She took it out of her pocket and saw it was Peach calling. She decided to answer to change the subject quickly.

She answered, "Hello?"

Peach stated, "Sorry I finally got signal back."

Daisy asked, "Are you alright? I think I heard Cappy was missing?"

Peach reassured, "Yes he's fine now. But we need help a.s.a.p."

Daisy raised an eyebrow, "Why would you need help on vacation?"

Peach sighed, "This has been anything but! The hotel was a trap!"

"What?!" Daisy questioned.

That got everyone's attention. Daisy quickly put Peach on speakerphone.

Peach told them, "The invitation was a ruse by Phantom Boo, the brother to King Boo! He has Luigi!"

Everyone breathed, "What?!"

Except Mike, who didn't know anything about Phantom Boo or King Boo. He stood there with a confused look on his face. Although he was starting to get worried about this Luigi fella.

But why?

Toadsworth asked, "Oh the calamity! Are you alright princess?"

Peach reassured, "Yes: Tiara, Elvin, Cappy, Violet, and I are alright."

Mike froze the minute she said Violet. The minute Daisy saw his look that's when she knew. This was Violet's dad.

She has been here this whole time.

Toadette spoke next, "What do you need Peach?"

Peach explained, "I need healing items and power ups. Violet twisted her ankle and doesn't want to take another break. I told her that the only way I was letting her continue was if we getting healing items and power ups. She told me that the ghosts had boarded up the door. But if you use the fire flower, it might burn up the door."

Toadette told her, "I'll go shopping for you Peach!"

"Thanks Toadette! I'll send Daisy the map so I'll see you guys when you get here!" Peach instructed.

With that, she hung up and in an instant, the map was on Peach's phone. Toadsworth turned to Daisy, worried. Daisy was worried too. When she looked up again, Mike and Toadette were already out the door.

He mumbled, "Oh the calamity... Master Mike is not going to be able to go out there alone. We don't know if he can use power ups like Master Violet."

Daisy admitted, "I don't think he's worried about that right now... He's more worried about Violet. And admittedly, I am too... This guy did the one thing that he couldn't do. He captured Luigi..."

Toadsworth nodded sadly, "Yes and right now, oddly enough, Violet needs her father."

Daisy groaned, "She might kill me for that later..."

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A bit later, Toadette had a bag of healing items and power ups. She turned to Mike, whom had stayed with her the entire time.

She asked the obvious, "You're Violet's dad, aren't you?"

Mike scratched his chin and answered, "Is it that obvious?"

Toadette nodded as Daisy and Toadsworth approached them.

Daisy added, "And although Violet might kill me, you might just be what she needs to make sure that she doesn't take it too far."

Mike nodded in agreement. Toadette looked at the map on her phone and looked at the road. She frowned.

Toadsworth stated, "You two best get a head start if you wish to get near there by nightfall."

Toadette pointed out, "Yeah cause this hotel is a good walk away." She looked around and saw Mario's scooter nearby. She smiled. She told Mike, "We can take Mario's scooter."

Mike agreed, "Sounds good." He turned to Daisy and promised, "I will make sure that Violet will be okay. I promise to you and to Andrea..."

Before Daisy could ask, Toadette gave him a human helmet. She got in front and started it up. Mike got on the back and the two of them started to head for the hotel.

Please Violet... Please hold on... I remember how much you hate ghosts.

As soon as they were out of sight, Daisy prayed to Grambi that they would be successful in their mission.

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Back at the hotel, Violet was laying down on a nearby couch on the tenth floor (Tomb Suites). Tiara stayed with her as Peach took the Poltergest G-00. Peach had went into the pyramid, allowing Violet to rest her ankle.

Tiara insisted, "You have to try and rest, Violet."

Violet pointed out, "And risk another nightmare run in with Phantom Boo?"

Tiara sighed, "I guess you have a point. But Luigi has protected you every time."

Violet groaned, "I hate when you are right..."

Tiara giggled as Violet closed her eyes. Maybe a nap wasn't a bad idea...

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Wishmaker1028: Well there have it! Chapter 10 is done! Hope you all enjoyed! Please read and review! And always think outside of the box!