Before you begin, I'd like to set up the stage a little bit.

You, the reader, are one of Dimentio's and Mr. L's servants after the world has been recreated. Many of the other servants are just mindless common people-or common enemies. You're making quite a 'I don't want to be here' face when you catch Mario's eye. In the moment, you panic, thinking he's another servant and will bring you to Dimentio and Mr. L to be killed, but instead of taking you away when he comes over, he watches how you act for a second, and then starts up a conversation with you. Which leads to our story's beginning.

And yes, my friends. The Great Mario is talking to you.

Oh, you're not a mindless servant? That's quite a shock. I thought my friends and I were the only ones that weren't. You must have been with us before this happened, then.

...Haha, you're really quiet, but you're so attentive. Are you mute? I guess that's a good thing nowadays. You don't have to respond to that accursed jester and… well...my- my brother. But you still have to nod, right? That sucks….

…..It had to come to this, didn't it?

I...I work for my former brother and an insane jester now.

Now why, you may ask, do I say former brother?

Well, my brother, as I have had the displeasure of figuring out, is no longer pure. His pure side was killed in the remaking of the world.

Somehow, Peach, Bowser, Nastasia, Mimi, O'Chunks, Count Bleck, Tippi, and I were all spared, as well as some others. But the others are mindless slaves. Not you, though, but only we know what happened…

Wow, you really perked up there. You really want to know, don't you? Well, I suppose it won't hurt to tell you the story.

I'll tell you the story of what happened to us while I'm getting Master L his red wine, but I must be quiet when around Master Dimentio and Master L. You're getting vodka for Master Dimentio, right? Well, that makes it more convenient, then. We can chat on the way there while getting the drinks.

I apologize about all the 'Master's. You know that is what we have to call them, or we'll get killed… No matter where we are, they can hear us say their names. So if we don't say 'Master', we'll be caught.

So, getting back to what I wanted to tell you about, you know about the Black Void that was in the sky, right?

You do? Good. Well, this all happened only a month ago…

~Flashback~

My eyes widen as I see the hideous mix of that nutcase jester, the Chaos Heart and my brother. What was that thing? Peach can only stare in horror, while Bowser looks a bit creeped out. Ugh, I can't stand the fact that this abomination in front of me is in fact my brother. Now I have to somehow destroy it. I growled and dashed at the monster, but when I jumped on it, no damage was done.

"W-what?!" I gasped as I landed on one of the white platforms. The thing laughed.

"I'm invincible! There's nothing you can do! Now, it's time for the destruction to begin! It shall begin with you, as you wallow in helplessness like upside down turtles!" I gasped in shock, my eyes widening, "L-POWER!" He shrieked, and I felt rumbling underneath my feet.

"Ah! I-I feel dizzy…!" Peach cried out from afar, stumbling here and there while she tried not to fall over.

"It can't end now! My minions are out there!" Bowser yelled, "Mario, don't just stand there, you idiot, do something!" I couldn't. I was just too sh-

~Reality~

Ah, sorry to stop the story, but we're here. I should probably shut up, shouldn't I? Okay… Here we go.

Ah, yes. Master Dimentio, Master L, we have your drinks you requested… Yep, Red wine and Vodka. Of course. Anything else? No? Okay, thank you.

…. Hah, that was close. Well, I should get back to the story now. As I was saying…

~Flashback~

I couldn't. I was just too shocked to even move from my spot.

"Mario, move! The worlds are ending!" Bowser yelled at me, and I heard a hint of desperation.

"Mario, please!" Peach called out. I still couldn't move.

"Ahahahaha! So the great Mario has surrendered? Wonderful!" The creation laughed, "Shall we commence with your doom?"

"Wait, n-" I tried to move out of the way, but I was struck with great force, sending me flying. I hit the ground with a horrible thud. The rumbling grew worse, and the castle started to crumble. Some pieces flew out into the sky. The Void was sucking the castle up! I shakily got up onto my feet, only to be smacked in the face by a few bricks, knocking me over. Only then did I feel a unforgiving gravitational pull trying to drag me in. I clawed at the ground desperately, noticing that Peach and even Bowser were doing the same thing. In horror I watched the Pixls-all screaming out in terror to each other-be sucked in. They tried to hang on-and almost succeeded-but the pull was too much. I saw the 'Ultimate Creation' being sucked in too, but not moving as much as Bowser was.

"AAAAAAAH!" I heard Peach scream as she was sent into the air, but my arm flew out, grabbing a hold on her arm. Her crown flew off her head, but she didn't care. My cap was long gone as well, but I kept on clinging onto Peach. I would not let her fall in there. The pull got stronger, and I felt myself slipping.

"Nnnnh!" I clench my teeth together. I hear the crazed laughter of the Ultimate Creation. The castle is falling apart. The piece I cling onto is breaking. We won't make it. I know Peach knows. She's looking at me. I lower my eyes.

'Luigi, you better live.' I think to myself. The next thing I know, I've let go of the piece, and I'm flying towards my doom. I shut my eyes.

And then…

White.

I'm alone in this place. I don't see anybody. Also, I'm floating. But I do hear a voice.

"Mario..!" I look around, and gasp. It looked as if Luigi was being sucked away and trying to grab my hand to help him. I reach my hand out, and our fingers meet for a split second.

But he's gone.

The whiteness fades. I see silhouettes in front of me.

"Mario! You're awake!" Peach calls out to me in relief. I look around.

"W-where's… Where's Luigi?" Their eyes darken.

"He's… No longer here."

"What do you mean?! Isn't Mr. L here?!"

"He is. But Luigi's gone."

"..." I stopped breathing.

~Reality~

That. That's what happened.

We weren't lucky to be made servants. I hate it! Nobody else here remembers, either. They're all just mindless, like I said.

But hey, thanks for listen- Are you disappearing?! Wait, what's going on? Are you really there? No, you must be! You delivered a drink and was acknowledged by the Masters!

… Who are you?

Have we actually met somewhere before?

…

A lone figure sits on the floor, a controller in hand.

"Hey, Mario…

If I'm with you…

You think we could avoid this?"