Summary-: An emotional (possibly OOC) fic about brotherly love. Mario and Luigi centred, but not romantic in any way. Angst/Tragedy type fic, Mario feels as he grows that he is loosing his ability to fight as he used to. It's up to Luigi to help restore his faith; (with Bowser looming and the two princesses lives hanging in the balance) Luigi needs to step in before the Mushroom Kingdom loose their hero and Luigi looses his brother.
Chapter One: Take a look through my eyes.
Mario punched his way through the field of Goombas striking each one full force as he made his way towards Bowser. Every time he punched, kicked and stomped on Goomba more would appear and he felt his journey was becoming longer. In the distance Peach screamed out his name. Looking behind him to search for Luigi, Mario stopped in his tracks and watched as two Paratroopa's flew down grabbing Daisy and Luigi, carrying them towards Bowser.
Mario looked around him as the Goombas came, Koopa's lined up around him, everything kept getting more and more until he was lying down on his back unable to fight back anymore, darkness now filled his eyes with nothing but the sound of Peach's cry off in the distance repeating his name over and over and over…
"Mario!" Peach shook him a little harder until she saw his eyes open a little and then he sat up straight on the bed, hitting his head on the bunk above that was his brothers.
"P-Peach?" He stuttered trying to get some kind of sense back into himself. "Mario you've been asleep for the longest of times, the party is about to start and you're not even dressed!" Peach replied, a little angry. Mario knew about this important gathering for weeks and he chose the most inappropriate time to fall asleep.
"I'll wait for you down in the foyer." She nodded walking out of the room and closing the door gently behind her.
Mario swung his legs around and off the side of the bed. That was the third time that week he'd had that exact dream. Nothing ever changed, Peach would be kidnapped by Bowser, and Mario would run after him until they arrived in a vast open blank field. Luigi and Daisy following close behind. Then as soon as he started to get near Bowser, he would be overcome by Goombas and Koopa's, Paratroopa's taking his brother and Daisy away so he could not rely on any help from them.
Standing up slowly he reached over to the bed side table and picked his red cap up from it, placing it over his head firmly and walking across the room to the closet. Opening it up he picked out a pair of dark blue trousers, a dark blue overcoat and a red shirt. Putting them on he examined him self in the mirror.
"Lets a go!" He smiled, trying to shake himself back into reality. It was just a dream after all. Leaving the room he slowly made his way down the hall and down the stairs. As he did so, he could see Peach speaking with Daisy and Luigi, who all smiled up at him.
The ladies looked beautiful in their gowns, Luigi Had a dark green pair of trousers and jacket with a white shirt and his green cap on. Mario adjusted his cap as he neared his brother, and then shook his gloved hand when in reach.
Luigi had been watching Mario for some time now; he was of course younger than he and so was able to see as Mario grew older. Mario hadn't been sleeping well and Luigi was constantly awakened by his nightmares. Mario would often sit bolt upright in bed smacking his head on the bunk above, therefore waking his younger half up.
Luigi had tried to ask Mario once before if he was okay, to no avail. Mario had put it down to something he ate – most likely the triple cheese pizza; before bed time.
Mario walked past Luigi, and took Daisy's hand. "You look beautiful" he smiled kissing her hand softly then letting go to take Peach's, doing the same. "May I escort you to the party your highness?" Mario asked in his polite Italian accented voice.
Peach smiled and nodded, turning so she could under link her arm into Mario's, Daisy and Luigi following on behind as the doors swung open and the four entered the room full of people for what they each hoped would be an uplifting night.
The room was bustling with people Mario knew, some he didn't. Peach seemed to be gathered with a bunch of people in the far corner. They'd had their sit down meal and now it was just a relaxing evening chatting and catching up.
Mario decided to try and get away from the hustle and bustle and made his way to the balcony where he lent against the side looking up at the stars. He gave a deep sigh and shook his head solemnly.
In the other corner of the room still sat at their table sat Daisy and Luigi. "Luigi…Mario." She said tapping his shoulder and pointing at him heading for the balcony. Luigi nodded and stood, it was time he had a chat with Mario.
"I promise I won't be long." He said taking Daisy's hand and kissing it softly before standing up and making his way towards the balcony where Mario was.