It was a quiet, happy day at the Tailo household. Sami was browsing her internet, Vadier was watching his favourite movie (Toy Story 3) and K.K., as ever, was snoozing his fat little head off without a care in the world.

All was well in the world. Nothing could ever ruin this day.

Well, that was the unanimous thought, until a horrified Rogue charged through the door, looking like he'd just seen his own brother murdered.

That wasn't the case.

"K.K! VADIER! SAMI!" screeched Rogue. "YOU WON'T BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENED!"

"Did we get a letter from the government containing K.K's disability claim?" asked Sami.

"HEY, I'M NOT DISABLED!"

"Well I was going through your mail when I found this thing. I think it's money or something. Also, you got a birthday card from Leet."

"Why were you going through my mail?" asked Sami, a hint of caution in her voice.

Rogue handed Sami a cheque. For K.K.'s stupidity. It was for $500.

But this wasn't why Rogue had caused internal damage to the front door.

Another letter laid outstretched in Rogue's Kirby arm. Sami plucked it. The letter was a beautiful shade of emerald green. Sami slowly tore the letter open. Inside was a plain piece of paper clearly marked with some neat handwriting.

"Dear K.K.

I hate you with every single ounce of my being. I have so much contempt for you, and your stupidity is unbelievable.

I could not tempt fate and try and first degree murder you. Even though I could, And I would. But these matters aside,I have some rather bad news for you and your siblings.

It is my duty to inform you that your pet, Fuzzlesnug, has been kidnapped. Or rather, Fuzzlesnug-napped. What is Fuzzlesnug anway? Some kind of hamster? I don't know…someone as to take him to the vets to find out or something. That aside, we are holding him for ransom at 12 Seniras Lane. Bring $500 at 7.00pm tonight if you really wish to see him again. Or, you know what will happen? You'll never see the little…uh…hamster thing…again. EVER. I'm serious. I mean, this is a little beyond my taste, but I'm extremely bored, and most of this is in spite of K.K.

-Kaix"

K.K and Sami stood in disbelief at the thought of this. Their poor, helpless hamster-thing, being held hostage by…KAIX. The very worst of people. Kaix was simply bad, and although he was relatively friendly towards some of the Kirbies there was one in particular that had driven him nuts over many years. The bane of Kaix's existence, K.K couldn't do anything right towards him.

And now Fuzzlesnug had to suffer for it.

"Oh my…" squeaked Sami, almost speechless with fury and sadness.

And Vadier was oblivious, for nothing could tear him away from Toy Story 3. He wouldn't notice the house burning down.

"This isn't good." agreed Rogue.

K.K. immediately began sobbing hysterically, bordering on the insanely hysterical at times. He couldn't bear to be away from poor Fuzzlesnug. Pet or not, Fuzzlesnug was K.K's (only) friend. And K.K had to treat them right.

"HOW COULD I LET THIS HAPPEN?" wailed K.K.

"HE WAS MY FRIEND, AND THEY TOOK HIM! THIS WORLD! IT HAS SO MUCH INJUSTICE! HE HATES ME, AND IT'S ALL MY FAULT. HE WAS MY FRIEND. HE WAS MY FRIEND!"

"It's gonna be all right, K.K. we have the £500 ri-"

"SCREW YOUR FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS!" K.K shrieked. "THE RANSOM IS $500! WHERE ARE we…going…to…find….$500…" he yelled, but stopped in realisation.

"I'VE GOT IT! I'LL SELL MY COMPUTER!"

Sami started bashing her head against the wall. Maybe $500 wasn't enough compensation.