Chapter 19 (final): The dance
A few weeks later, Peach had arranged a dance at her castle. Everyone was invited, even Bowser and his son! I was going to go with Waluigi, even if Daisy didn't approve of it. I was in my observatory, getting ready for the dance. I was dressed in a turquoise dress and my crown was resting upon my head, glittering like a river in the moonlight.
''You look wonderful!'' Polari complimented me. ''Waluigi's going to be blown away by your beauty tonight.''
''Thank you, Polari.'' I chuckled. ''That means alot.''
''Anything for the saviour of the mushroom kingdom.'' He said and bowed.
''Polari, you don't need to bow for me.'' I smiled.
''Too late!'' He laughed. ''Already did!''
We shared a small laugh together before heading out of the bedroom. All the Lumas smiled as they saw me and wished me a happy time at the dance. As I stepped off of my observatory I could see Waluigi standing a bit away from me with his back against me, he was dressed in a dark purple tuxedo and a top hat was sitting on top of his head, adding more length to his already tall body. I could feel that he was nervous, I walked up to him and tapped him playfully on his shoulder, he turned around and stared at me in awe for a while before snapping out of his enchantment and clearing his throat and bowing before me. ''Dear princess, I am here to accompany you to the dance.'' He said and reached out his arm for me to grab. ''Shall we?''
I grabbed his arm gently and smiled at him. ''Let's go.''
There were alot of people at the castle. Both enemies and allies, together as friends for a night of peace. We met up with Peach, Mario, Daisy and Luigi who were inside the castle in a backroom. Toadsworth were going to announce us all before the dance could start and I felt a little nervous. But Waluigi was nervous as well and it made me feel better because I wasn't the only one.
Then the announcement started. We could hear Toadsworth's voice talking outside of the doors to the guests. ''Ladies and gentlemen. We are here tonight to celebrate peace throughout the kingdom and a special someone who saved us all. But first, let's welcome our ruler herself and her special hero: Princess Toadstool and sir Mario!''
Peach and Mario went out of the doors and everybody clapped their hands.
''Then, coming directly from Sarasaland: Princess Daisy and sir Luigi!''
Daisy and Luigi went out the doors and everybody clapped their hands once again. Here we go, now it was mine and Waluigi's turn.
''And lastly, the one you've all been waiting for. Our kingdom's saviour, the one and only: Princess Rosalina with her date: Waluigi!''
We took a deep breath before opening the doors and walking out and down the big staircase. Everybody cheered and clapped their hands as much as they could.
''And now, let the dance begin!'' Toadsworth said.
The music started and Waluigi and I started to dance. He seemed to know how to dance pretty well, it honestly suprised me a little. While we waltzed around with the rest of the guests on the dancefloor I looked around a little and saw some other familiar faces by the tables. Wario, Mona and Pauline was sitting by one table and staring at us while smiling like little children. Shawn was sitting alone while resting his chin on his hands and smiling at us. Ashley was sitting together with Red and looking bored as usual. Bowser and Junior were sitting in a corner while observing everyone around them while looking a little worried. Probably because they didn't feel very welcome after everything they did, but on this night nobody would get left out. It was for everybody, even the evil king himself.
After a while our dance finished and I went outside for a little bit of air, the night was warm and the sound of crickets could be heard everywhere. The music from inside was almost unnoticable.
Waluigi went up to me and stood next to me while putting his hand on my shoulder. ''Beautiful night.'' He said. I nodded. ''It's one of the reasons why I love earth.''
''Are you going to leave again soon?'' He asked.
''I have though of maybe staying. But then I can't take care of all the Lumas out in space that are lost.''
''Oh.'' He said and paused for a moment, then smiled. ''Well, if you ever feel like coming here; you're always welcome to visit me.''
I chuckled. ''Thank you, Waluigi.'' I looked back and saw that the dance inside now had become a dance-off between Junior and Wario. I looked at Waluigi and smiled. ''I never thought of you as a proffessional dancer.''
He chuckled. ''Well, I AM the best dancer in the whole mushroom kingdom. What you saw in there was only a foretaste of what I really can do.''
We shared a laugh together and then went quiet again, it wasn't an awkward silence, rather a very comfortable one. Suddenly, Waluigi turned to face me directly and started to blush. ''Rosalina?'' He asked.
''Hm?'' I said.
''There... There's something I need to tell you...''
''What is it?'' I asked. I felt his aura getting a bit stressed.
''Well, you're a vey nice girl and all, no doubht about that. But ever since I met you I've felt something that I need to let out.'' He started sweating. ''I know that I'm just a nobody and you're a princess but to tell you the truth...''
He paused. I stared at him, waiting for him to finish the sentence.
''I love you.''
I froze for a moment, then smiled softly. ''Waluigi... I love you too.''
''Really?'' He asked.
''Yes, you've always been so kind to me and always worried about me. I really like you and doesn't care what anyone says about you, you're really someone that means alot to me.''
We both smiled at each other, then we leaned in for a kiss. Hoping that nobody would disturb us this time.
''Heya!''
Mario, Luigi, Daisy and Peach all appeared at once next to us, smiling like dorks. ''Aw, come on!'' Waluigi said and looked angrily at them all. I laughed and put my hands on both sides of his head, and before Waluigi could say anything else, I kissed him on the lips. I didn't care if everyone saw us, I had waited for this moment. Waluigi embraced me as the others just let out a quiet ''awww'', except for Daisy. She was boiling with rage at this rate. ''Come on, just let it go.'' Luigi whispered to her.
After a while we all ate some of Peach's famous cake and there was enough for everybody. The whole castle was filled with laughter and cheers. It was a night you wouldn't forget so easily. But under the dinner Ashley walked up to me and wanted to talk to me for a bit. We went outside and sat down on a bench.
''Rosalina, you haven't forgotten that we're friends right?'' She asked me.
''Of course not.'' I said.
''Then do you remember the thing I told you?''
Oh, I had completely forgotten about what I promised her! ''I'll have to play with you at least once every month?''
''Yes, but I've heard from some guests that you're leaving soon. You were going to leave me?''
''No, Ashley, I have promised you something, and that means that I have to keep my word to it.'' I smiled at my own stupidity. ''I guess I'll have to visit earth every other month from now on.'' I chuckled.
Ashley smiled while still maintaining her bored look in her eyes. ''Good, I hope that we'll have fun together... friend.''
She walked away again, leaving me alone. Guess I'll tell everybody, they'd be very happy to hear that I was going to come here every other month from now on.
And indeed they were. We continued to dance all night long until the sun rose.
And there I hereby end the story! It was very fun to write this, and I hope that you enjoyed reading it. Just a little heads up: There WILL be a continuation of this. So don't worry fellow dragons! Waluigi and Rosalina will be back!
The next story will be a little different though. It's going to focus more on Waluigi instead of Rosalina, and it's going to be a bunch of different stories in one and the same book. Some of them will only be one chapter long but I have some ideas that will turn into three chapters or more. So stay tuned until I release it, and remember: WaluigixRosalina forever!
Bye for now, dragonreaders!
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