The vast desert ran quickly beneath them. Mr. L sat in an oversized clown car, previously owned by Bowser. A battalion of minions follows behind, separated and sorted by rows based on species. Columns of fly guys carrying bob-ombs, followed by columns of paratroopas then paragoombas.

Originally, Mr. L's plan was to go straight to the Mushroom Kingdom after Bowser's defeat yesterday, but the rush of adrenaline he got from it made him want more. The one place he would know would satisfy his thirst for power was Sarasaland. Not only for their next time no defenses, but Sarasaland was made of not one, but four kingdoms, and all four ruled by one person to boot. This should be easy, he thought.

In the horizon, the group of kingdoms faded into view. This was when Mr. L sent out the rows of fly guys to drop bob-ombs across the cities to grab the Sarasaland princess's attention. He grinned maniacally at the sight.

~~~~~

Luigi opened his eyes, taking a deep breath to calm himself down. Another nightmare. He found himself lying on the couch in the living room. On the opposite side of the room, Mario sat in a chair, reading a book.

Hearing a rustle from the couch, Mario looked up from his book. Relieved that his brother wasn't subject to be trapped in another abnormally long dreamstate, he placed the book on the arm of the chair and stood up, walking over to the couch. Luigi instinctively sat up, thinking his brother would sit with him. He did not.

"Hey bro," Mario spoke, "Glad you're up. I talked to Peach earlier and we are very worried about you. She wants us to meet up with her so we can find out a way to help you," He explained.

"Oh no, you got it all wrong. Like I keep saying, nothing is wrong with me," Luigi lied, knowing full well he was only digging himself in a deeper hole.

"Luigi, you know you're lying, I know you're lying, we all know you're lying. Please, just admit that something is wrong."

Luigi only shut up. Mario was on to him. He had no excuses, but he also has no explanation on what was going on with him.

Mario walked to the front door, before turning back to Luigi. "Come on, me and Peach want to talk to you," he told him.

~~~~~

Daisy walked outside her castle, escorted by two toad guards, to the war zone that stood outside it. It had been years since someone had tried to take over yet the kingdoms were still not prepared for such a thing.

It had always been assumed that Sarasaland had some kind of defenses, that's why no one's bothered to try and take over in ages. That and the fact it was practically in the middle of nowhere. Not many people knew Sarasaland's exact location or the fact that it was practically defenseless. The person behind this clearly knew this, but the only people she knows that know this were close friends.

She braced to inevitably be stabbed in the back.

A figure neared the castle, presumably the one behind all this. Daisy squinted her eyes at the mystery intruder before they widened in shock. Of all people, this one person would be the last one she'd expect.

They approached the foot of the castle and greeted Daisy with a smile, "Hello, princess."

"L-Luigi? What are- What's with the getup?" Was her first question. Yes, she did find it odd that Luigi, of all people, would be a part of some sort of invasion, but with the strange outfit, something struck her as definitely wrong with him.

"Oh, this? Just a change of attire, but that's not important," Luigi, or rather, Mr. L, jumpsuit a light tug before shrugging.

Daisy gave him a befuddled look. "What's the meaning of this?" she asked.

"I just came to stop by, say 'hello', and take over your kingdom, it's nothing much," he responded quickly, glossing over his last point.

Her eyes widened in shock once more, but she laughed it off, "What? Are you serious? 'Cause, if I'm honest, you're kind of the last person I'd ever expect a 'takeover' from." She said to him. His maniacal, yet simultaneously innocent, grin was all she needed to know that he wasn't kidding. "But, if you are serious, I can't just give you my kingdoms. They've been entrusted into my hands and I'm not going to hand them out like candy." Daisy was beginning to get agitated.

Mr. L simply shrugged, "Figured as much. I know you would never give me your kingdom if I asked. So I'm going to demand it." Upon finishing his sentence, the two toad guards secured a grip on their weapons. They felt that something was about to go wrong.

"N-no! Luigi, what has gotten into you? I am not giving you these kingdoms!" She exclaimed, her agitation now rising to anger.

"I'm not going to fight you for this... yet... I see no reason to..." Mr. L was surprisingly calm. Usually, people who visibly anger the Sarasaland princess, back down in fear of her rage, but Mr. L showed no change in emotion. "...but, I would recommend you should start to show me some respect soon, because to me... " He took a step closer, plucking Daisy's crown from her head, "...you are nothing more than a peasant," He practically spits in her face.

This absolutely pissed her off. Before her guards could do anything about this, she pushed them out of the way and right-hooked Mr. L in the face.

Mr. L stumbled backward, rubbing his now bruised cheek. He turned back to Daisy. The cheeky smile he had on his face was now replaced with an infuriated look. Sparks flew from not only his now balled-up fists but throughout his entire body. He disappointedly shook his head to her

The guards backed down. This was a next-level threat. Daisy's anger was now fear. She was immediately filled with regret.