It was as if he was stepping into the getaway of his dreams.
Polterpup at his heels, Luigi pushed through the door of the Last Resort to find the lobby as brilliantly gold as the building's exterior. A buffet of sweets, drinks and hors d'eurves was set out for him and the others, and a pink, white and purple banner was draped above the front desk. And in front of that banner were four large medallions—the first one bearing Thad's icon, the second one bearing Luigi's, the third one bearing Mario's and the fourth one bearing Peach's. Ribbons and confetti shot into the air, heralding the six guests' arrival.
"Here I go!" exclaimed Mario, hurrying over to the dessert table.
Luigi headed over there, too.
"Hey, Bro!" greeted Mario. "This place is really rolling out the welcome mat for us!"
"You said it," agreed Luigi, picking out a few cookies.
Mario, however, settled for levering out a slice of one of the cakes. But just as the slice was on his plate, Polterpup snatched it up, devouring it in one gulp.
"Polterpup!" chided both Bros.
Polterpup just grinned.
"Sorry," said Luigi.
"That's okay," Mario said brightly, helping himself to another slice.
Quickly, Luigi hurried Polterpup away before he could eat that one, too.
A pile of roses was on one table, surrounded by boxed gifts. Polterpup wasted no time playing in that pile, while Luigi approached a hotel employee, who was inexplicably wearing a mask.
"Is something the matter?" asked the employee. "I hope nothing is making your stay less than perfect."
"Everything's fine," Luigi replied. "Thank you."
"Phew—good!" laughed the employee. "We're devoted to providing you with the ideal vacation experience!"
Luigi made a little face at the employee before heading over to check on the three Toad retainers. He heard a soft chuckle behind him, but he chose to dismiss it.
Thad, Brad and Chad were stacking up Peach's luggage, joking among themselves.
"You guys need help?" asked Luigi.
"Nah—we're fine," said Thad. "Thanks, though."
"Timber!" warned Chad as a stack of luggage came tumbling down.
Thad and Brad leaped aside just in time.
"Instead of a few tall stacks, how about arranging them into several smaller stacks?" suggested Luigi.
"I was actually just gonna say that," said Thad. "Thanks again, Luigi. We'll take it from here."
"Okeydokey."
Luigi joined Peach at one of the buffet tables, picking out two croissant sandwiches and some deviled eggs.
"This hotel is so big, Luigi," said Peach. "It's gorgeously decorated, too! We're so lucky to have been invited here!"
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Brother's Loyalty: Endgame
FanfictionWelcome to the Last Resort. You can check in anytime you like, but you can never leave. Things couldn't be better for the green-clad ghost fighter. His first two encounters with the paranormal have built him up into a stronger person. He has frie...
