Author's Note: I do not own Kirby. That is owned by HAL studios. This story is set in the Kirby: Right Back at Ya! Universe, but will include elements from various other Kirby games, mostly notably Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. Now the story.
Kirby: The Monster Crystals
Chapter 1: Back in Business
It had been 4 years since Kirby used the power of the Star Rod to destroy Nightmare. And right now, King DeDeDe was sitting on his throne, grumpily tapping his fingers on the arm rest not used to call Nightmare Industries. Which he hasn't been able to do since Nightmare was defeated.
"I really don't like this." King DeDeDe said, "I haven't been able to do anything against Kirby for four years now. All because I don't have any monsters!"
"Well that's not really anyone's fault your majesty." Escargoon said.
"I just need something!" DeDeDe yelled, "If I could just get one monster, I could at least try to squish that little gumball."
"King DeDeDe." Customer Service said appearing on one of King DeDeDe's monitors, "Long time no order."
"You again!" King DeDeDe said, "I haven't been able to find you in four years, now you just reappear like it was nothing!"
"Sorry about that D-Man." Customer Service said, "Slight career hiccup. All settled now. Now I work for Mega Monster Market place. But you can call it Triple-M. And I decided to give my number 1 customer a call now that I'm settled in."
"Every time I buy a monster from you, it just comes around to bite me in the butt." King DeDeDe said, "I may need some monsters, but I'm not desperate enough to go back to you. So goodbye!"
"But King DeDeDe! What if I can get you a super special deal?" Customer Service said just as King DeDeDe attempted to press the button to hang up.
"I'm listening." King DeDeDe said.
"Oh King DeDeDe." Escargoon said annoyed.
"I can give you two quality monsters for the price of one." Customer Service said, "And I can throw in a chocolate cake. Free of charge."
"You got yourself a deal!" King DeDeDe said, "Let's see if this thing still works." King DeDeDe pressed a button bringing his teleportation device out for the first time in years. With a glow of light, a massive energy ball appeared in front of DeDeDe's throne, and when it cleared, two small balls, one purple, one green, where on the platform along with a chocolate cake, "What are these? You said you where sending me monsters!"
"That's how MMM operates King 3D." Customer Service said, "We transport in the monsters in capsules so you can activate them anywhere you want. Just apply water. Now there is the matter of payment…"
"You'll get your money when Kirby gets squashed." King DeDeDe responded.
"Oh I'd love to extend you credit DeDeDe," Customer Service said, "But my new boss doesn't trust your history on loans. And if you don't pay, I'll have to issue a code rendering those worthless."
"Then I guess I really don't have a choice." DeDeDe said taking the balls and cake off the platform and placing gold coins on it before being teleported away.
"By the way, I'm recquired to tell you, all our monsters are insured for 100% of their value." Customer Service said, "If Kirby manages to beat these guys, we'll refund the entire amount you spent."
"Great." King DeDeDe said, "Now, to get my revenge on that blasted Kirby!"
Outside DeDeDe's Castle…
DeDeDe and Escargoon where on the walk of his castle. Preparing to execute their plan to despose of Kirby.
"Now he said we just have to wet these things down right?" DeDeDe said.
"That's what he said," Escargoon said, "But I don't see how that'll work. I mean, these are pretty small."
"Well, I guess here goes nothing." DeDeDe said placing them on the ground and reaching for a water bottle.
"Uh your highness, don't you think you should take a step back?" Escargoon asked.
"Be quiet Escargoon." DeDeDe said spraying the contents of the bottle onto the twin orbs. In a glow of light the orbs began to increase in size before a bang filled the air along with smoke and hurled DeDeDe back into the wall, nearly missing his snail servent.
"You okay King DeDeDe?" Escargoon asked before getting clocked by the penguin king.
"Why didn't you warn me?" DeDeDe said, "This is all your fault!" Escargoon wasn't even given a chance to answer as DeDeDe was basically drooling over the new monsters. One was a large knight, easily twice as tall as DeDeDe with a large sword on his back. The other was a massive dragon. Even one as large as the knight could probably hide on its head.
"I am in your servitude my liege." The knight said, "I am willing to follow through all orders you may give."
"Well it's about time someone around here treats me with the respect I deserve." DeDeDe said, "But I only have one order, find and crush that pink pest Kirby!"
"As you wish." The knight said jumping upon the dragon's head as it took to the sky.
Outside Cappy Town…
Tiff, Tuff, Kirby, Fololo, and Falala where all enjoying the day. The four years of peace had started shaping the bodies of Tiff and Toff into adulthood. Tiff was already blossoming into a beautiful young woman with her braid now lower on her head. Tuff was beginning to grow into a fine you man, his hair just kept a little neater. Like always, Tiff had sat down aside from the others and was writing in her journal.
"Tiff play." Kirby said. Kirby too was starting to change. He was a little larger, and his arms where longer, but no real physical change. The biggest alteration was mentally. Before Kirby could only repeat a word or too, typically forgetting it a little later. Now he was intelligent enough to speak in low level sentences of words he heard before. Even if he does revert to the occasional 'poyo' from time to time, "Tiff play!"
"Not now Kirby." Tiff said, "I'll be there in a bit." Tiff let out a small noise that would indicate thought.
"Something on your mind Tiff?" A male voice said behind her. Turning around, the cape wrapped figure of Meta Knight was right there.
"Meta Knight, what are you doing here?" Tiff asked.
"What? Can't I enjoy a day of relaxation?" Meta Knight asked, "The King hasn't done anything that would require attention. So I figured to take a walk."
"Well it's just, clearly Kirby's growing up, even if it's slowly. And we have no clue where he came from or even when he was born." Tiff said.
"Ah. Yes, Kirby's origins are a mystery even to me." Meta Knight said, "I'm afraid I don't know much besides Kirby's age group."
"Wish there was some way to find out."Tiff said. A loud roar rang through the air as a shadow fell across the area.
"What's that?" Tuff asked as the dragon landed, it's eyes trained on the pink star warrior.
"It would appear King DeDeDe has found a new way to acquire monsters." Meta Knight said, "And that my day of relaxation is to be cut short."