Kirby Right Back at ya: The Crystal Shards

Chapter 2:
A New Ally

Kirby and his entire party headed down the trail, and while they were walking, Ribbon explained the situation to Meta Knight. "So that is the problem", said Meta Knight, after hearing the explination, "This Dark Matter sounds very dangerous, and yet, it sounds somehow fimilliar." "You mean, it could have something to do with...NightMare Enterprises", asked Tuff. "I wouldn't be surprised", responded Meta Knight.

"Well, I am no longer worried, after all, we have Star Warriors on our side, so that should be no problem", yelled Ribbon. "You got that right", said Fololo. "We will have those Crystals back in no time", said Falala. "Yea, we will find them, right Kirby", asked Ribbon. "Poyo, poyo", responded Kirby.

Now Ribbon felt concern for Kirby's behaivor, so she flew near him and asked, "What's the matter, Kirby. Why can't you speak to me?" "Umm, Ribbon there is something you should know", said Tiff. Tiff quickly explained what Meta Knight told her about why Kirby was this way. "WHAT?! BECAUSE HE WASN'T DUE TO WAKE UP IN 300 YEARS HE CAN BARLY THINK OR TALK!!!! HE'S PRATICALLY A BABY!!!" "I am afraid so, but don't fret", said Meta Knight, "You saw his abilities, and they have been growing. Kirby will do fine." "I see", said Ribbon.

They were just about to head along the road when a yellow bird came up to them. It was Tokkori, the resident loudmouth of Cappy Town. "I have been looking around for all of you! Don't any of you ever stay put!" "What do you want Tokkori", asked Tiff. "Well, I have heard that King Dedede is putting a search on some strange crystal things that fell out of the sky last night! Hah! You ask me, I'd say he has totally lost it!"

"Wait did he say 'crystal'", said Ribbon. "Yes that's what he said", said Falala. "King Dedede must have saw that same meteor, err, crystal shower last night", said Tuff. "Who is King Dedede", asked Ribbon. "King Dedede is the ruthless king over all of Cappy Town and he seems to cause problems, especilly by trying to get rid of Kirby", said Tiff.

"Hmmm", said Meta Knight, "If King Dedede figures out the power of those crystals we could be in trouble, not to mention with Dark Matter out there." "Then we must hurry", shouted Ribbon. "She's right lets go!", said Tiff. "Poyo", said Kirby. They quickly ran off, leaving a confused Tokkori behind. "Hmm, seems those guys are nuts too. They outta be with the spuirrels!"

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Meanwhile, somewhere along the outskirts of Cappy Town, a lone Waddle Dee stopped to rest a bit. He began thinking the cause of these crystals and what is their purpose.

After he rested a bit, he saw something out of the glimmer of his eye. He saw a small twinkle in the distance. The Waddle knew immediately it was a crystal, so he quickly ran after it. Little did he realize he was being followed. *********************************************************
Kirby and his friends were busy finding the shards of the crystal, and so far they were having no luck. That was until Fololo yelled, "Hey, I found one!"

"Where", yelled Ribbon. Fololo held the crystal up, "I found it underneath that rock!" "Excellent work Fololo", said Meta Knight.

However Kirby soon averted his gaze from his friends towards the sheep field and started yelling, "Poyo, poyo." "What's wrong Kirby", said Tiff. "I suspect Kirby must be sensing something that is wrong", said Meta Knight. Suddenly Kirby ran off into the distance. "Quick we must follow him", yelled Tiff. Agreeing with this all of Kirby's friends ran after the pink Star Warrior. ******************************************************

The Waddle Dee ran toward the center of the sheep field. There he saw what he was after. Shining like a star was a crystal. Cautious, he stepped near it and tapped it. He quickly recoiled as if expecting something. When nothing happened he picked it up and happily twirled it around and threw it in the air and caught it with his other hand.

However, he started to notice that the sheep in the field were starting to back away and starting to panic. Waddle Dee then felt something was watching him. He turned and saw nothing. When he looked forward again, he saw a huge red eye surrounded by black. Waddle Dee was startled.

The eye flew up in the sky and went down to bombard him. Waddle Dee tried to move, but before he could flee, the eye hit him.

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Kirby and Co. approached the sheep field just in time to see a hoard of sheep fleeing and a Waddle Dee covering his face. "Poyo?" asked Kirby.

"Something seems to be wrong with that Waddle Dee", said Tiff. Ribbon noticed a shimmering something in his hand. "HE HAS A CRYSTAL", yelled Ribbon.

"Quick we must take it from him", said Meta Knight. However the as soon as they approched the Waddle Dee, he showed his face revealing only a huge eye.

"That Waddle Dee is no longer a Waddle Dee", said Falala. "It's now a Waddle Doo", said Fololo. Ribbon shivered and she said, "It's the Dark Matter, I can sense it."

Meta Knight pondered this, "Hmmm. I suspect one of the pieces of Dark Matter that followed you here must have possesed this Waddle Dee, and the result is what you see before you. Because of the Dark Matters power it has increased Waddle Dee's power, resulting it's transformation into a Waddle Doo."

After finishing his explanation, the Waddle Doo began his to run towards Kirby. "Go get him Kirby", yelled Tuff.

After knodding at this, Kirby quicky jumped to avoid getting hit by Waddle Doo. Waddle Doo saw this and tried to attack Kirby again, but Kirby was too fast and kept dodging. Having enough of this game of Cat and Mouse, Waddle Doo fired it's beams at him.

"Kirby suck it up", yelled Tiff. Obeying this Kirby began his sucking and swallowing the beams. After swallowing, Kirby transformed into. . . . . "Beam Kirby", said Fololo and Falala.

Beam Kirby landed after the transformation and began used the beam in his wand to attack the Waddle Doo. Waddle Doo tried to avoid the blast but it seemed that Kirby was hitting him one blow after the other.

Eventually Waddle Doo was exhauseted by this, and with one more hit by the beam he collapsed. Kirby transformed back to normal, and as if to respond, the Dark Matter piece that was inside Waddle Dee, flew out of him and exploded. Waddle Doo, then transformed back into the Waddle Dee he once was, and he woke up just in time to see Ribbon taking his crystal, along with Kirby and the gang.

The Waddle Dee began thinking that perhaps maybe, these Crystals should go back to where they belong and not to King DeDeDe, besides they helped him and he should try to return the favor. As Kirby and his gang began to depart, the Waddle Dee waved to them to stop, but they ignored him. Seeing this, Waddle Dee jumped over the sheep's field fence and ran over to them just as they were exiting through the gate.

"Look", said Tiff, "We need these crystals more than DeDeDe does, so I am afraid you can't have them!" Waddle Dee shook his head, and to try to show his message, he pointed to himself, then to Kirby and Co. "What, you want to come with us", asked Tiff. Waddle Dee nodded his head. "Oh I get it, you don't want the crystal, you want to come and help us in return for helping you", said Tuff. Waddle Dee nodded his head with a happy look on his face. "Let him come, we need all the help we can get", said Ribbon. "I agree with the Ripple Star fairy", said Meta Knight. "Yes let him tag along", said Fololo. "I don't think he will be much trouble", said Falala. "Yea let's let him come with us", said Tuff. "Poyo, poyo", said Kirby. "Hmmm", said Tiff. She looked at her friends then at Waddle Dee, who seemed to look sincere. "Oh okay, I agree, you can come with us." Everyone cheered for this including their new comrade.

Soon, they headed off on the road, to see if they can find more shards.

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King DeDeDe was busy resting in his throng room, when Escargoon showed up. "Well Escargoon", said TripleD, "How is our progress getting those space crystals?"

"Well I hate to break it to you sire, but", said a pitiful Escargoon, "we only have two".

"TWO", yelled the King, "I WILL NOT BE SETTLE FOR THAT! MAKE SURE YOU FIND ALL THOSE CRYSTALS SOON!"

"I will sire", said Excargoon, "Oh on a lighter note, I heard that well known painter is coming to Cappy Town!" "Really", said DeDeDe, "Who is it?" "Her name apperently is Adeline, and I heard rumors of her work. Maybe we outta see. . . . . ." "NO! NO SLOUCHING OFF TILL WE FIND THOSE CRYSTALS! NOW GET TO IT!" "Yes sire." After that, Escargoon went out of the hall.

"I pay these fools good, and they slack off! WHAT DID I DO TO DESERVE THIS!!!" yelled King DeDeDe. Little did he realised he was being watched by someone, other than NightMare Enterprises.

To Be Continued. . . . . . . . . .

Well I hope I did a good chapter. Sorry if I made any of you wait too long, but we all know that these fanfics don't happen overnight. But in any case please, don't hesitate to R&R and I am sorry if this chapter was terrible or cruddy, but, it was the best I could think up.