//------------------------------// // Chapter 4: We have a problem. // Story: Its Luigi's time to shine...In Equestria? // by Aaronwebber9 //------------------------------// Chapter 4: We have a problem! ~~~~~ Unknown location "My Mario painting is very lonely, I can't have that, wouldn't you agree Mario? “.........” “Aww the silent treatment?” King Boo taunted. “I think It’s time to expand my collection starting with your brother. heh heh.” “Don’t you dare! My brother will stop you just like last time!” Mario declared breaking his silence. “Just like how you let yourself be captured yet again? Honestly I thought you would have learned from the last time. heh heh.” King Boo retorted “.....I..!” “Going silent again huh? So be it, I feel ready to strike, I need redemption! Red, Blue and Green assemble!" He shouted, summoning the minions in question. "You called boss!" Green spoke "HEHEH yes it's time we eliminated that green pest once and for all!" "Sniff...you think I'm a pest...boss?" Whimpered Green. "Duh boss, On it boss!" Shouted Red pounding his fist together. 'Why did I name them after colors? I could have sworn I thought it was a good idea at one time.' "I meant the other green pest you twits!" "Ohhhh!" Green and Red said in unison. "But boss what if he uses that sucky machine thing on us?" Blue spoke grimacing at the thought. 'Note to self, minions are a bunch of complete and utter morons!' "It's called the Poltergust 5000. '3000 was bad enough' Anyway that fool doesn't even remember how to use it 'and probably can't even use it heheh! You're in no danger. 'Not really, I need new minions anyway.’ Blue spoke next. "So boss what do you want us to do?" "Green I want you to go after the ‘other' green pest and start things off by giving him a little scare! You will find him in that tree library." 'I wonder how he'll screw this up heheh!' "Yes boss! I have my ghoul!" 'Was that suppose to be funny?' "Red I want you go to that castle their heading too tomorrow and rough up those guards a bit." 'Funny thing is, I think he actually won't fail. HEH!' Send them a message about who they're dealing with. "Duh..you got it uhhh....who are you again?" 'The sad thing is he actually is the most competent of these three.' "Boss..." "Duh you got it uhhh...boss! I'll rough'em up good!" 'I'm sure you will' "And last 'But least.' Blue I want you to go after and distract that princess Luna from interfering with my plans any further." 'Spoiled sport kicked me out of that scaredy cat Luigi's dream!' "So you want me to go after a powerful talking winged magic horse? Uhh...Sounds fun boss...but what are you going to do?" 'Stay here while you bozos do the work! HEHEH!' "I got some boss things to do. No go!" He said in an irritated tone. "Yes boss." "Duh yep..uhh...oh boss!" "We won't let you down!" All three flew off to begin their tasks. 'Yes you will..In fact...that's what I'm expecting..' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Back at the Library (Guest room) "I can't sleep..sigh...what does it matter, any time I do get to sleep some evil ghost thing threatens me or a giant blue pony leaves me some cryptic message then I'm left with even more questions..." His gaze shifting to the vacuum cleaner on the floor. "What is with this thing? I mean It's a nice vacuum and I like cleaning as much as the next guy, but what kind of brand is 'Poltergust 5000 anyway? Wait, why am I talking to myself? I think I need a hobby.. sigh. I probably did have a hobby and I can't remember it now." To busy ranting unaware of the fact that he wasn't alone. 'Wait a second, Is that a pony? I thought the boss meant the ‘other’ green pest. I must have taken the wrong turn on Albercolty.' "Oh well since I'm here..I can't resist!" The outburst got Luigi’s attention. "H-helo, W-w-what was that? W-w-who's there? S-spike was that you?" Turning around to see a green amorphous figure, the figure flew onto his back. "Giddy up little pony, yeehaw!" Luigi's eyes went wide as dinner plates... 3... 2... 1... "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH GHOST!" Jumping several feet into the air. "Aw, you're no fun...I just wanted a ride." He finished as the door shot open. 'Hmm..maybe I'll have some fun yet woohoo!' "Luigi are you alright? I heard you scream....uh where are you?" "Um...up here." Twilight looked up at the ceiling seeing Luigi with his horn stuck in the ceiling stifling a laugh. "Sigh..I'm afraid to ask, how did you get up there?" "I saw a g-ghost..and I kinda got sc-" Getting interrupted before he could finish. "Sigh you just probably had a bad dream..they're no such thing as ghosts..hold up I'll help you down." Lighting up her horn gently detaching his horn from the ceiling and levitating back down to the floor. "Thanks...but I know I-I-I just saw a g-ghost." "No you didn’t you’re probably just tired, sleep deprivation can cause the mind to hallucinate and see things that aren't really there. A good night sleep will fix that." "W-why won't you believe me?" "Because what you're saying to me is illogical and furthermore you have no evidence to back up your claim." "Huh?" He said confused. "Ugh..I don't have time for this, it's late and we have to meet the princess in the morning. Now can we please get some-" "Twilight! *huff*..Twilight there you are! There is a ghost in our room! I saw it!" Interrupted Spike in a state of panic. “*Sigh*..Not you too. There. Are. No. Such. Things. As. Ghosts!" "Uh..b-b-behind you." Both Luigi and Spike said with a shocked expression 'Do they really think I'm going to fall for that old joke' "Enough of this can we just get back to bed already, It's already..." Her words were cut off as she caught sight of the ghost in question. "Hi!" "Y-you’re not possible..my books say your not real." "You’re not real!" The ghost said in rebuttal. "This goes against the laws of science and logic!" Confused by the strange outburst "What's science and logic? 'Oh wait scary voice’ I mean..emhmm! Enough!" "Ah-hah of course, this is just a dream! That explains everything, you're not real! I'm just dreaming and I should wake up anytime!" "Uh..what?" "It also seems like I'm supposed to be in a nightmare, but you're aren't really scary enough for this to be considered a nightmare." "Green frowned at that statement. "..I'm not scary?" "No not really, which is odd because if you’re not a nightmare then I don't understand your purpose in my dream." ‘Luna won’t have to waste her time.’ Green started to break down. "Sniff..I'm not scary..." "Oh I'm sorry I didn't mean to make you cry. Do you want to talk about it?" "...Really?" "Of course sit down and talk to me." ‘Since I still haven't woken up yet, might as well do something productive in this dream.’ "Is she...about to give that ghost a therapy session?" Luigi asked Spike. "Uh..yeah, I think so." Spike replied as they both watched the scene unfold ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Canterlot castle "Ward, Why did I join the night guard again, nothing ever happens." Complained one of the guards on duty.’ I hope nothing happens.’ "Would you quit your whining, sheesh Bastion. We both know you’re just scared of the dark." Ward said holding a laugh at the expense of the armored unicorn. "I am not!" complained Bastion "Relax, our shift is over in a few hours, What could possibly go wrong?" Ward assured. “You didn’t just say that…” “Say what?” Replied Ward. “Nothing, never mind just stand at your post and keep quiet.” Bastion ordered. Ward simply saluted and returned to his position. *Several minutes later* “Duh here it is! I found the huge tall building! I get to rough up those guard!” Cheered Red in triumph. “Halt! State your bu-” Bastion started to say before he opened his eyes. His eyes widened in fear “We have an intruder! Ward, I need assistance now! Ward rushed over hearing Bastion’s call. “What is i-WHAT IS THAT THING?! "I don’t know, just stop it!" Ward saluted and lit up his horn to prepare a spell to subdue the threat..only to realize his spell had absolutely no effect. “What, that’s impossible. That was my most powerful spell!.” “This is all your fault Ward you just had to say ‘What could possibly go wrong!’ “Duh, ponies talk to much.” Red lifted his arms up into the air and slammed them into the ground causing a massive shock wave sending both guards flying and slamming them into the wall as they fell to the ground unconscious. “Duh that was easy, I go tell boss I did good...duh which way do I go?” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ So you think I could be scary again if I get over my self esteem issues? Green asked with hope in his eyes. “Absolutely” Twilight assured the amorphous figure. “I’d like you to come by again in a week, I’d like to see your progress.” “Okay! Thanks again” with that Green flew off. “Wait was I suppose to be doing something? Ah well I’m sure I’ll remember eventually.” After Green had disappeared out of sight Luigi and Spike snapped out of their reverie. “Umm..good job Twilight…” Spike said not sure what to make out of the situation “Thanks Spike!” Twilight beamed at the young dragon. “I knew reading those therapy books was a good idea.” “Uh..sure” Luigi added “You handled that well, I guess. Better than I would at least” Blushing not use to being complimented, she shook it off before Spike or Luigi noticed. “Can we please go back to bed now?” ‘Wait I’m suppose to be dreaming!’ Just then Spike burped up a scroll. “Wow it’s kinda weird for Princess Celestia to be sending assignments this late at night.” “Spike let me see that.” Twilight said as she took the scroll in her magical grasp. To my most faithful student, I apologize to be writing to you this late into the night, Your presence along with the rest of the element bearers are requested to Canterlot immediately. I will send a chariot for you and the rest of the bearers, I also request you bring along our mysterious friend, I have a few questions for him that need answered. I’m sorry I cannot explain further but I’d rather discuss this matter in person. I’ll see you soon. Regards, Princess Celestia “Spike, Princess Celestia wants me and the rest of the element bearers along with our friend here to go and see her immediately.” “What’s going on Twilight?” Spike asked “I don’t know Spike, I think it might have to do with that little visitor we had a few minutes ago. “Can I come.” Spike asked already knowing what her answer will be. “No Spike, I need you to stay here. It might be dangerous, and besides I need to somepony to watch the library while I’m gone “Yup gotcha Twilight, I’ll stay here.” Spike said with a hint of bitterness that Twilight failed to notice but it wasn’t lost to Luigi. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “What? I can’t? Why not? Come on M...o!” “No it might be too dangerous, I need you to stay here and watch the house while I’m gone.” “Yep...sure thing…” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ‘What was that?’ Luigi thought to himself. “Equestria to Luigi, snap out of it!” Twilight shouted to Luigi. “This is no time to be day dreaming we have to get going now!” “Oh..sorry, why can’t Spike come? He probably just wants to come to make sure okay.” “Come on Twilight, can’t I come this time? Pleaaase.” Spike begged “Oh Celestia! I don’t have time for this, Okay Spike you can come, just stay out of trouble.” Twilight said outnumbered. “Yes!” Spike cheered “Oh, Luigi?” Getting his attention. “Why don’t bring that vacuum with you. The Princess might be able to shine some light on what its purpose is” “Oh...uh okey dokey.” “Okay let’s go already!” Twilight commanded. Spike turned to Luigi and flashed him a small smile “Thanks for the assist, I owe you.” Luigi smiled back “Not a problem.” “Come on already you two!” Twilight yelled from out the door. “Okay!” They both yelled in unison. As they made their way to the door. ‘Is whatever happened my fault…?’