"Ohhh, where did I drop that stupid thing?"

I normally wouldn't be caught dead around the Mushroom Kingdom, but today was a special occasion. The last time I was out, I snuck my magic wand out as well. We're not supposed to, because our contests with the Mushroom Kingdom are 'friendly competitions', but no one tells Wendy O. Koopa what she can and can't do! What's competition without a little spice?

But now? Well… I may have kinda misplaced it. I knew that it was around here somewhere; I just didn't remember where. Still, I had to be quiet; if anyone from the Mushroom Kingdom knew I was out here in their forest, and why, it'd be a huge mess. Not that the Koopa Kingdom didn't like stirring up trouble, but that's when we plan for it… and have King Dad's say so. If he found out I had disobeyed him, and got Princess Peach mad at him—well, even madder than she usually was at him—he'd kill me! I already got enough stompings from those Mario Bros.; I did not need one from my dad, too!

"At least no one else is around. Last thing I need is someone asking what I'm doing around the Mushroom Kingd—"

I heard rustling nearby, and froze. When I looked up, there was someone right in front of me. All I could do was smile awkwardly. "Hi."

Me and my big mouth.