Slade's POV~

We watched the ducks swim in the pond, I looked at my wife. . . Her beautiful face was stained with tears, I took her hand and looked into her eyes, "Melissa, my darling, there is no need to shed any tears. . .", fresh tears were threatening to fall from her eyes, "The journey is far too dangerous for you!", I gave her a smile, "I'll be alright. . .", "King Ravenclaw!", I turned to the maid, "Your knights await you.", she bowed, "Thank you, Milly.", I kissed my wife before I left my home. . .

Melissa's POV~

I watched as he rode off into the valleys. . . I felt my heart ache the more I missed him, I heard Milly clear her throat in fear, "The Twins, your majesty. . .", I nod, "Thank you. . .", I followed her and Butler Dean inside. . .

Mario's POV~

We watched as they left inside, "Who the heck are these hobos???", Peach clicked her tongue, "No. Mario, they're are probably Royals, but whoever they are must have a wonderful life. . .", "I gree with Peach, Bro. . . That lady must be the Queen so, the man that she was with must be the King.", I looked over at SMG4 for help. . .

SMG4's POV~

I was barely listening to the others fighting about this but I, was just thinking about what the heck we just saw. . . Something about that couple. . . I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my head," Ow!. . . ", "SMG4??", I helf my head until the pain settled, "Yeah. . . My head just hurts a bit. . .", Peach looked concerned, "Maybe, we should find a portal and get back home. . .", Mario started to whine because he was having fun. Meggy and Luigi were trying to convince him to leave while Tari and Peach were discussing this. . . I closed my eyes and something kept flashing in my head, whatever it was, was making my head more painful. . . I felt someone shaking me, "SMG4?!?", I opened my eyes to see a worried Tari, "I'm fine, Tari. . . I promise.", she nods slowly before showing me to the exit portal. . .

Luigi's POV~

Once we got back, SMG4 decided to go find something for his headache and Mario got out his spaghetti and ate his meal like nothing happened. . . But, not me. I was trying to piece together who or what was in that portal. . . It's almost werid. . . That lady. . . She looked familiar. . . But, where have I seen her before. . .?

???'s POV~

I stood there. . . Face to face with him. . . The wind was blowing my hair and his sword glowed with dark magic. . . Let this final duel be the key to reuniting with my sons. . . Let this duel end this war. . . Even if it kills me. . .

"Let the Battle Begin. . ."