p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Days after the 60 (now 61) helpers' victory against Water Champion, some helpers were interviewed by an intergalactic talk show on another planet. They were interviewed by Hecatherine, a hundred-handed, fifty-headed female giant hostess./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""So Venogoo, you were one of the twelve to take the first champion victory for your team?" Asked Hecatherine. "Yep," said Venogoo. "Is it also true that this wiggly spike guy, uhh..." Said Hecatherine. "Needlous, and yes, we did beat the Water Champion," said Needlous. "Anyways, how is life going on for all of you?" Asked Hecatherine. "Oh, it's great. I managed to open up an acupuncture business for some cash during my stay," said Needlous./p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Come now to Dream Land's number 1 acupuncture site. In there, all your body problems will be solved thanks to the help from the likes of Togezo, Tick, Boten, Punc, Pichikuri, Spikey, and Togekuki. So, come right now, and we'll offer you a discount while it lasts," said Needlous in the commercial./p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Wow, I'm impressed," said Hecatherine. "Let's not forget my sculpture company," said Rocky./p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Tired of your artists screwing up your perfect statues. Or it's the case of completely worthless hunks of menhir being used. Don't worry, Rocky's Statue Inc. to the rescue. With the help of pros like Gansan, Cairn, Pompey, Hack, Golem, Blocky, and Moundo, you'll get some of the best sculptures ever made. Just don't ask what they're made of. Get your sculpture right now, or I'll mold you and your close ones into another person's sculpture. And as a bonus, we'll also sculpt anyone else you want for free. So, come right now," said Rocky./p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Okay, enough with the shameless advertising," said Hecatherine, "So, why did you join ICA?" "To save our friend and hero, Kirby. But don't worry, he's in safe hands," said Bloon. "Anyways, our time here is up. Good luck on your quest," said Hecatherine as she closes the talk show./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Later, Bloon, Venogoo, Needlous, and Rocky come back to the hotel, where it's currently having a barbeque./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Say, who's inviting everyone but us?" Asked Rocky. "Oh... We did invite you... Via our Dream Phones... Apparently, you weren't responding," said Blade Knight. "Wait," said Bloon as he checks his Dream Phone, "Oh..." "Anyways, why the barbeque?" Asked Venogoo. "Apparently, we need some money. And there's a lot of easy ways in here. A sponsor of a barbeque company from a different dimension wants us to do this for quick payment, and it's a party. So... A win-win," said Blade Knight. "Hey, the sponsored steaks are ready," said Chef Kawasaki./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Soon, Cookins help Chef Kawasaki prepare steaks to the table. Each helper gets their share./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Mmm... These are sweet, savory steaks... Not too hard to chew," evaluated Como. "And they don't make such mess," said Broom Hatter. "Yeah, we get paid and food. Awesome," said Capsule J3. "Wait a minute, how come the Cookins are here?" Asked Birdon. "Oh, apparently, King Champion allows some other Dream Land residents to join in. As long as they don't fight without his approval," said Knuckel Joe./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Suddenly, the janitor comes in./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Look at all you people. You're so naive," said the janitor. "What? We're not naive. We're just taking our time. It's not like we can just bust into King Champion's base, save Kirby, and beat him without him blowing up our beautiful planet first," said Bonkers. "You got a point. Still, don't be fooled by what you're currently in," said the janitor as he leaves./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Soon, the helpers go back to fight some fighters. Each trying to be careful not to cause one fighter to go out in order not to risk their planets' destruction. Later, they get a call from King Champion./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Since you all have passed the first champion, you all have to go to different planets to fight. It's a nice way to... spice things up. If you know what I mean," said King Champion./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"As said, the helpers fight in different planets against different fighters. Even the tiny Minny manages to take down the biggest foes with his intellect. At the same time, they're also making business deals and sponsorships for each planet they visited to earn some money as well as going on trips./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Man, we fought for quite a while. When will we fight another select fighter?" Asked NESP./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Suddenly, NESP, alongside Fire Lion, Chilly, Cool Spook were sent to a yarn planet./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Now!" Said King Champion./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"It was then, the four realizes that their foe is none other than Yin-Yarn./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Oh boy... This isn't good..." responded Chilly to the situation. "Well, for certain, he's going down," said Fire Lion./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"The fight begins. Yin-Yarn starts off by covering the entire battle field with a huge blanket, then starts stitching up some noise./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Umm... We can't see! How can we fight here?" Said NESP. "Don't worry," said Cool Spook as he shines up inside the blanket, revealing multiple projectiles approaching at the four. "DODGE!" Exclaimed Chilly./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Everyone dodged stitching projectiles made by Yin-Yarn. Later on, they start attacking Yin-Yarn's yarn constructs that become random enemies. It gets repetitive later on./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""If Sir Kibble was here, everything would be solved by now," said Chilly. "Umm..." Responded Fire Lion./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Fire Lion quickly engulf the huge blanket with his flames, freeing them. Later on, Yin-Yarn amps up the game by starting to send in waves of enemies to sic them against the four. They were proven to be only nuisances for the four, so Yin-Yarn then summons Fangora, Hot Wings, Squashini, and Capamari. Fire Lion takes on Fangora and takes it on with basic lion attacks. Ultimate, Fangora amps up the heat and breathes fire at him, but Fire Lion's fire breath is superior and immediately burns Fangora to ash./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Fire yarn or not, it's still flammable yarn," said Fire Lion./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Later on, Chilly takes on Hot Wings. Chilly wastes no time to skate over Hot Wings attempt of attacking, before freezing the mighty bird and smashing him down. NESP takes honor fighting Squashini, and unlike the rest, his knowledge outsmarts Squashini's tricks before electrocuting the magician to a pile of yarn./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Well then, it's time to show my growth," said Cool Spook./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Cool Spook then anticipates Capamari's movements, before attacking the massive squid with a beam of laser strong enough to take it down./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Amazing, huh?" Nodded Cool Spook. "Yeah, we're impressed," said Chilly./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Angry, Yin-Yarn starts to hurl projectiles at the four. NESP responded quickly and telepathically throws all the projectiles back to Yin-Yarn. Yin-Yarn quickly got dizzy, which opens up a door to get attacked repeatedly from the four. The combined power of Fire Lion's flames and NESP's electricity manages to take Yin-Yarn out./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Awesome, we won!" Exclaimed Chilly. "Umm... I don't think so," said Cool Spook./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Suddenly, Yin-Yarn turns into Mega Yin-Yarn./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""This isn't good!" Exclaimed FIre Lion. "Don't worry, I think there's help," said NESP./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Soon, four different Air Rides come to help the four. Mega Yin-Yarn constantly tries to defeat them with a barrage of missiles and all sorts of pain, but the four are good enough to handle him. It wasn't long until NESP's electric attacks make short work of Yin-Yarn again, electrocuting him into paralysis. Later on, Fire Lion does his honor again and burns Yin-Yarn, alongside with his knitting needles, ending the fight in the team's favor. They soon got teleported back to the arena./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Looks like we have a winner!" Proclaimed King Champion. "Now, what's your prize?" "Hmm... How about girlfriends?" Said Chilly. "That's easy!" Said King Champion./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Suddenly, the four got split into two each by a powerful laser blade. They were all split into their main male halves and secondary female halves./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Wow, look at my mate! She's like me, but less hairy and more elegant," said Fire Lion about his girlfriend. "Well, my girlfriend doesn't have hands... But she's still pretty nonetheless," said NESP about his girlfriend. "Somehow, she's just me with makeup and stuff," said Chilly about his girlfriend. "Why does my girlfriend look... like the exact opposite of me?" Said Cool Spook about his girlfriend. "Okay... Leave now," said King Champion as he then shoos away the four helpers and their girlfriends./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Meanwhile, a sad event happened to Pierce./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""I can't take it anymore. It's too much for me," said Pierce. "But you curb-stomped all those warriors. You can't give up now," said Blade Knight. "I know... But the pressure of ICA... It's screwing with me," said Pierce. "Well, if you give up, Pop Star explodes," responded Needlous. "Don't worry! In case of a fighter giving up, a replacement is acceptable!" Said King Champion. "Well, how about... Lanzer? He's more willing to go than me," said Pierce. "Okay then! Let me detect where he is. Then..." said King Champion./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Soon, Pierce is teleported away to be replaced by Lanzer./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Bye, everyone," said Pierce. "Bye... Pierce..." cried Bugzzy./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Suddenly, Lanzer arrives./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""About time, I always wanted to help Kirby," said Lanzer. "Good to have someone willing to join the gang. Hope you're not going to give up easily," said Como. "Don't worry. I'm also fighting for Pierce's sake," said Lanzer./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Meanwhile, in King Champion's room as he's done teleporting Pierce with Lanzer./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Oh man, this thing is exhausting. I keep bending my rules just to gain those helpers' favor... Eh, at least the reward will pay," said King Champion./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Suddenly, he notices a trend./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Hmm... Apparently, those helpers are constantly trying not to get those fighters to lose their planets... We'll see about that," said King Champion as he then calls the janitor in. "Yes, master. What's your wish?" Asked the janitor. "Bring these grub spice to those fighters. I want to pay a little extra for their persistence," said King Champion as he then hands over a sauce for the janitor, "Now, use this for those fighters' food or else." "Yes, King Champion," replied the janitor./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Soon, the janitor uses the sauce on the fighters' food on the tray, which was prepared by Chef Kawasaki as a job. What Chef Kawasaki didn't know is that the fighters who were told to be in the hotel were actually kept in a dungeon. A very isolated dungeon. Soon, the janitor gives the meals to the fighters then leaves with a word./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Ugh, why am I doing this?" Sighed the janitor./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Later on, a fight between Lanzer and Stabalong begins on Stabalong's planet. However, Stabalong is seen to be in brutal rage./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Umm, friends... Do you fight people like this? He looks a bit... ticked off..." said Lanzer. "That's weird. The last time we see Stabalong fighting, he's tame, especially against Pierce," said Gaw Gaw. "I agree... Maybe he's just motivated to go home," said Cupie./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Soon, the fight starts intensely. Lanzer keeps a memory to go easy on his foes, but Stabalong's constant rage forces Lanzer to take harsher measures. When Lanzer seems to already finish his fight, Stabalong comes back angrier than ever. Lanzer is then forced to fight so hard, Lanzer collapsed. This provoked a fear to Lanzer as he then tries to wake Stabalong in vain. Only to realize something's wrong./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Oh no... He's... out... Which means..." said Lanzer as he then gets teleported back to the arena with Stabalong, moments before Stabalong's planet explodes./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Lanzer panics as he calls for Chemitory for help. Chemitory then examines Stabalong, only to find a shocking /br /"I don't know why... But Stabalong's been... stabbed.. There's substance in his body that makes him brutal. I don't know what it is, but I'll have to take him for a while. He may be a crucial to my research," said /br /Chemitory then takes Stabalong's body for research. As time passes, the 61 Helpers constantly try not to pummel down everyone they fight, but the chances of their fight ending with the fighters' planets exploding is now 20%. This scares the Helpers as they are now causing everyone to lose their homes. Chemitory constantly keeps trying to figure out the cause, and in the end, he makes a /br /"Apparently, I've did my research. The fighters who all lost their homes, and their joy, are all close with each other. I don't know where they are living, but previous interactions and records prove it. At the same time, what they ate probably contain some dangerous substance. It's important to take note that the fighters who didn't lose their homes are in critical condition. I'm trying my best to save them or else, I'll lose their homes..." reported Chemitory. "Are you working on the antidote?" Asked Starman. "Yes, but it'll take a while. I'm currently using my own pills and potions to ensure their safety," said /br /Later on, the 61 Helpers held memorials in their hotel to mourn over the loss of the fighters they were forced to defeat to their doom. As well as the planets they unintentionally cause to blow up because of /br /"Your end shall not be left empty. We shall avenge your defeats. We all know that you didn't try to be brutal on us. Never did. We know your past. You were good people, and the only way you can be possessed to be brutal is by someone else. Someone... evil..." proclaimed /br /The 61 Helpers took silence for a while. It's not until next week when another four Helpers, Beetley, Como, Broom Hatter, and Bugzzy, were chosen to fight the next select fighter on a giant farm /br /"Huge plants and whatnot... Uh oh..." said Beetley in fear. "Are we fighting who we think we're fighting?" Asked Como. "Yeah, I think that's the case," said Bugzzy. "Okay, just tell me who are we-" said Broom Hatter before he's /br /Suddenly, Sectonia appears out of nowhere. She scares the four and attacks them with her scepters. Endless projectiles constantly plague them, but Broom Hatter manages to even out by using his brand new /br /"It's true. This mop does pack a punch," said Broom /br /Sectonia is clearly unimpressed so she decides to up the ante by turning her scepters into swords. Beetley takes charge as his horns stood up against her blades. Sooner or later, Beetley strikes Sectonia's weak point, angering her to the point of sending the four to a large gem. Sectonia then starts throwing projectiles at them. However, Bugzzy manages to exploit it and throws them back at Sectonia, since the projectiles she sent were solid. Furious, Sectonia then tries to shatter the huge crystal, only for Como to create a web trampoline to save everyone in the nick of /br /"I don't think she's the real Sectonia, unlike Drawcia..." said /br /Later, Sectonia starts taking the four with melee. A combination of visual trickery and constant magic put them to their toes only for them to retaliate and beat her. This then rages Sectonia that she then transforms into her flower /br /Everyone then flies up to the platforms Sectonia's new form made. A barrage of flower buds start to rampage them, but Como manages to trap quarter of them into a ball of a hammer. Bugzzy then uses the hammer to slam the flower buds as if he's using a mace. Sectonia is furious over this that she starts to send missiles at the four. Beetley then uses this opportunity to grab and throw them back at Sectonia. Sectonia decides to finish them off with a larger missile, but Bugzzy kicks it back at Sectonia, hitting her with full /br /"Who's the true ruler of insects now?" Asked Bugzzy. "Me!" Answered Beetley. "Of course," replied /br /Already desperate Sectonia then launches a huge laser at the four. But a combination of Como's webbing and Broom Hatter's bucket manages to absorb the energy, only for Beetley and Bugzzy to give the kick needed to send it off at Sectonia, finishing her. Sadly, their joy was short lived as she then turns into Soul of Sectonia. She starts to attack the four far less merciful than before, without stopping at all. However, her new form isn't proven to be tough as she then /br /"We won!" Said Beetley, Como, and Broom Hatter. "Umm... Not yet!" Exclaimed Bugzzy as he then sees a huge planet with Sectonia's face and wings on /br /Sectonia has become Planet Sectonia and starts raining down asteroids at the planet the four is currently on. Thankfully, four Air Rides come to save them and start to fight Planet Sectonia. Sectonia puts the four on stakes with endless beams and asteroids, but the four dodged and fought back valiantly. Only after enough attacking, her insides are exposed. Using that opportunity, the four Helpers strike her core with a huge powerful beam. The power is so great, that it causes Planet Sectonia to explode, destroying her for /br /"Finally. The tyrant has rested," said Bugzzy as he and his allies were sent back to the /br /Later on, the four were given any rewards they can choose. Only for Como to make a /br /"I want to crown. To symbolize my authority," said Beetley. "Your wish is now granted!" Exclaimed King Champion as he then gives Beetley a /br /Beetley and the other three soon come back to the /br /"Hey guys, guess what? I'm now king by physical evidence," said Beetley. "That's good for you," said Plugg in a swimming suit. "Say, why the grand looks?" Asked Bugzzy. "I'm now starring a new movie called Plugg, starring me, of course. However, I'm currently taking a break. Sparky's currently being my double, but he's also joining us. Now, we're the 62 Helpers destined to save Kirby," said Plugg. "Good for him," said Como. "Hey Plugg, I've finished perfecting some action scenes. Now, you can do the drama and story scenes," said Sparky as he arrives. "Good. Being an actor is hard work," said Plugg as he then goes to his studio. "Say, why you join us?" Asked Broom Hatter. "Oh, that Plugg guy thinks he can take the Spark fame. So... I decided to step in to show that I'm the Spark guy to Kirby. Then again, I do want to be Kirby's friend," said Sparky. "That's sweet," said /br /Later on, Prince Fluff appears out of nowhere to congratulate NESP, Fire Lion, Chilly and Cool Spook, who are dating with their girlfriends, for winning the /br /"Thank you, four random individuals, for defeating the threat of my world," said Prince Fluff. "Who are you?" Asked NESP. "I'm Prince Fluff, prince of Patch Land," said Prince Fluff. "Oh, you're one of Kirby's friends," said Fire Lion. "Yes. Just like you, me and Kirby went on an adventure throughout my world and your world to stop Yin-Yarn. Our co-operation and friendship is the reason why Yin-Yarn is defeated. I'm amazed that I saw him coming back as I watched you guys on my television just now. But be prepared, for there are worse things to come. For now, save Kirby," said Prince Fluff as he then leaves. "Bye, Prince Fluff," said Chilly. "Keep clean," said /br /At the same time, Taranza appears to chat with the Como, who's the only one available to talk to since the other three are /br /"So, Como... Am I right?" Asked Taranza. "Yes, and you're Taranza," said Como. "Indeed I am. Anyways, thanks for defeating that impostor Sectonia. I knew that from the very moment she acted nothing like my Sectonia, before and after," said Taranza. "Anyways, would you actually trade your life for hers?" Asked Como. "Indeed I would. She's such an important person to me. If time was rewinded, I would take that mirror and get hit by the corruption. Sure, Kirby will finish me in the end, but I wouldn't have to worry for Sectonia's fate later on," said Taranza. "You do love her, huh?" Asked Como. "I really do. She's the closest person to me and my life is nothing compared to hers," said Taranza, "Anyways, I'm leaving. Good luck on saving Kirby," said Taranza as he then leaves. "Okay," responded /br /Meanwhile, the janitor comes to Lanzer, wanting to speak with /br /"Hey, Lanzer, wanna know the truth about the fighter you doomed his planet?" Asked the janitor. "What about him?" Replied Lanzer. "Well, he was my friend back then. We're brothers in arms. Stabalong's always with me until the day I left him on his own for a little reason," said the janitor. "And what's that?" Asked Lanzer. "You'll see later on. For now, I must be cleaning," said the janitor as he leaves. "Man, Knuckle Joe and Burning Leo were right about the janitor. He's creepy," said /br /It wasn't long until another fight happens again, this time with Wheelie, Simirror, Capsule J3, and Tac joining /br /"Well, that's fine. I got other scores to settle," said Plasma /br /The four chosen Helpers are soon transported to some random plane of existence full of random lighting and the like. They were soon approached by a familiar being riding on a /br /"Oh... You can't possibly be serious," said /br /Marx then unleashes his monstrous form as he begins his torment at the four. He starts to rain arrows and vine-growing seeds at the Helpers. However, Wheelie manages to make use of the environment as he then uses the vines as ramp to ram against Marx. Unimpressed, Marx spew out his ball at the Helpers, but Simirror comes to save the day by reflecting it back at him. Marx then doubles his attempts by try to cut them as he progresses attacking, but the four get around it and beats him /br /"Well, it could be worse..." said Wheelie. "Umm... it did..." said Tac as he points out to /br /Energy then gathers around Marx, transforming him into Marx Soul. Marx Soul starts his onslaught by splitting himself into two blobs and start to rain on the four. The team constantly dodges the rain, as well as the ramming big blobs coming at them. However, Tac manages to take enough paint for himself, giving him access to Paint Roller's powers. When Marx Soul reforms, Tac starts using his newfound powers to finally destroy /br /"We did it!" Exclaimed /br /Suddenly, something is going on with Marx Soul. His lying body then explodes into something else. A drippy, dark, creepy being known as Marx Hollow. Marx Hollow starts his rage by unleashing a black hole. Capsule J3 responded to the whole situation by carrying his three allies with him as they fly to space. At the same time, they dodge all kinds of incoming planets and astronomical objects. When everything is over, the fight takes place on a planet of dark goop as Marx Hollow showcases his new powers. He unleashes beams and thorny spikes out of nowhere. The four helpers constantly try attacking him in the vulnerable spots, but they come so little and are constantly enduring. It wouldn't until Marx Hollow decided to manipulate the entire battlefield by attacking them in numerous ways. Marx Hollow's constant portal generation and reality manipulation makes the fight a whole lot harder. Fortunately, Tac manages to whip up some special ability, Super Abilities. With the help of improved powers from some of his fellow Helpers, Tac manages to even out the fight, ultimately ending it with his team's decisive win by slashing Marx Hollow to half. Marx Hollow soon explodes with power that blows up the planet the four is standing on, but they were soon teleported back to the arena, which is filled with cheering for the team's /br /"So, what's your prize?" Asked King Champion. "Maybe... Possible future recruits? I mean, we can have Hot Head to accompany Bubble Head. And while it's nice that we can go back to Pop Star from time to time, since you allowed us, I wish that we can just all be together... You know... That's what a friendmily is. We are all united as one," said Tac. "Well, I do want to set a limit... But those audience seems to want more, so okay! Anyone from Pop Star can now join your team!" Said King /br /Later on, many different residents, including the 62 helpers' career teams, of Pop Star, who are all obese, are finally invited to the ICA. They are a hundreds-strong team acting as the 62 helpers side-men, body doubles, and fodders when some of the 62 helpers are absent or are in a jiffy. Many different residents are all excited. They are currently on a fitness planet to bring them back to good shape, and also are in /br /"Well, I rarely go outside my sweet spot. But it's rather sweet that I finally can come into the party," said Polof. "I'm glad I can be out of my shadows. All this sedentary lifestyle is making me look embarrassing unlike Moonja," said Waiu. "Back then, I woke up late since the day I wasn't needed. Now, I'm being on time again," said Mr. Tick-Tock "I thought my kids would be ashamed to see how much of a failure I became. But thanks to those 62 Helpers, I can be fit and happy again," said Iron Mam. "To be honest, I thought Burning Leo would forever reside in front of me. However, my buddy Bubble Head said that I can still be the fire guy," said Hot /br /Meanwhile, the second set twelve fighters who fought before are preparing for the next select champion after acknowledging a pattern in the select fighters and champions battles. However, they were visited by /br /"Hey, traitor of Dream Land. Why are you here?" Ask Wheelie. "I'm just here to tell you how I'm glad that doppelganger of mine is destroyed. I hate someone taking my place," said Marx. "To be honest, when we fought Marx Hollow, my mirror magic told me that something inside him is sad and miserable. It felt like he regretted everything he did. And considering that some of the hollow copies contain some degree of the originals' traits, I'm pretty sure Marx Hollow is who you truly are," said Simirror. "What?! Hey, I had no regrets for what I did. I simply need to make a new plan to achieve a goal better than my previous plan's. Now, if you excuse me, I have to leave now," said Marx as he flies away. "I'm sure that deep down, he desires to be Kirby's friend again," said /br /At that moment, Mr. Star appears to Bloon, being carried by /br /"Mr. Star? Where have you been?" Asked Bloon. "I was simply enjoying star stacking with residents of other planets. By the way, I heard that you had fought a copy of Gryll," said Mr. Star. "Oh, I did. Also, check out this shapeshifting lady I have," said Bloon as he showcases his shapeshifting girl. "That's nice. Anyways, from what I've examined, not all of the fighters you're familiar with are mere copies. That Drawcia and Paintra Vividria fought was the real deal," said Gryll. "What?! How can King Champion did that? The sisters were already destroyed beyond recovery," said Bloon. "We don't know. All we can say is that we congratulate your victory. Good luck on saving Kirby," said Mr. Star as he leaves with Gryll. "Good-bye," said /br /Finally, the next twelve Helpers who fought the select fighters, Fire Lion, NESP, Chilly, Cool Spook, Beetley, Como, Broom Hatter, Bugzzy, Wheelie, Simirror, Capsule J3, and Tac, are teleported to the next champion's planet. The flaming planet is home to the Fire Champion. They soon encounter her, who's happily relaxing in a /br /"What's this? A new set of idiots sent against me? Well then, It'll be a pleasure to take you all down," said Fire Champion. "Remember what we all planned. Don't get her planet destroyed," said Fire /br /The fight starts. Fire Champion chooses to stay in her fire place as she then starts erupting flames from the ground. Fire Lion breezes through the flames as the others dodge around it. Fire Lion then pounces on Fire Champion's fire place, only to provoke her to fight harder against them. She quickly starts sending barrages of fire against the twelve. Thankfully, Chilly is there to turn off the flames. Knowing the fight, she quickly tries to melt Chilly, but he's saved by NESP. Angered, she then starts to manipulate the battlefield, causing the ground to be lifted by the erupting fire. However, Wheelie, with the help of Capsule J3, manages to ride through the flying grounds, and they both managed to ram clean hits at her. She quickly doubles her attempts by gassing certain spots. Later, she then turns off the light in the battlefield by turning off all the flames on her planet. Suddenly, sparks were heard. Cool Spook immediately shines the entire place in time for the Helpers to dodge the exploding gasses. The smoke from the explosion provided camouflage for the Helpers as Como webs Fire Champion, giving leeway for Bugzzy and Beetley to tag against her. Finally, she burns off the web in rage, only to be greeted by Broom Hatter's bucket of water and Tac's ice /br /"That's it! I'm going to end you all!" Screamed Fire /br /The entire planet soon goes from flames to lava as Fire Champion jumps into a volcano, giving her a volcanic lava form and turning her into Lava Champion. She spews out magma at the twelve as the flying half of the team carry the non-flying half. When the twelve land on a safe spot, they quickly plan before they get hit by /br /"Okay, I think it's time to figure out how to beat her," said Fire Lion. "I think Chilly should try to freeze the bad spots for us to walk on," said NESP. "Yeah, but I'll be a puddle of water," said Chilly. "Don't worry, I can help. But Broom Hatter, you'll be helping us," said Simirror. "Okay," said Broom /br /Later on, Simirror and Chilly rides with Broom Hatter on his flying broomstick. As lava bombs come at them, Simirror reflects them to somewhere else, mostly other holes of volcanic eruptions. This isn't overseen by the team as they soon make a new plan as Chilly freezes places for the /br /"I think I got an idea. We need to build up pressure to blow Lava Champion, I assume, outside her volcano armor. I just need all of us to work together," said Fire Lion. "Man. For a wild lion, you sure are smart," said Tac. "Yeah. Now, do your best and start blocking enough holes to build pressure," said Fire /br /After enough lava is frozen for the team to land on, the twelve soon starts to find as many volcanic debris to block the holes. Intelligently, all the lava bombs that exploded on the volcanic holes were frozen solid by Chilly first to head-start the plan. Later on, NESP, Wheelie, Capsule J3, and Fire Lion starts to move debris to holes and meld them together to block it. Como, Beetley, and Bugzzy do their best as they constantly block the smaller holes with some help of Chilly. Later on, many holes on the battlefield were blocked, causing the pressure to build up on Lava Champion's volcano /br /"This isn't good," said Lava /br /Suddenly, Lava Champion's volcano erupted, sending her naked lava body to the sky and falling later. The twelve soon combine their might to fly against her falling body. Soon, Capsule J3 exerted tons of power of his jet to blast of both Fire Lion and Chilly. Together, the two combine their powers to create a burning ice attack against her. The resulting impact creates an explosion so strong that it defeated Lava Champion, but not Fire Lion and /br /"I... give... up..." said Fire Champion, recently turning back from Lava Champion. "What?! Don't give up now!" Exclaimed Fire Lion. "I... can't keep... on..." said Fire Champion. "Hey, your fellow inhabitants can't live if you give up," said Chilly. "Then tell them... I'm sorry..." said Fire Champion as she then closes her eyes. "NOOOO!" Screamed the twelve as they soon were teleported back to the /br /Back on the arena, the twelve witness Fire Champion's planet's destruction. They failed their /br /"Ugh, I can't believe we failed to prevent her planet's demise," said Cool Spook. "Even for this, I can't stop blaming myself," said Beetley. "To be honest, I'm scared of flames. But even this is unacceptable," said Bugzzy. "Well, don't worry. You'll get a reward," said King Champion. "Well, how about our new recruits to be able to help us in our team's fighter and champion fights?" Said Broom Hatter in grief. "Done and done! Also, here's your other reward. The eternal fireplace of Fire Champion's planet. It never burns out," said King Champion, "Now leave."br /br /As King Champion finally leaves interacting, the twelve soon comes back to the hotel, greeted by many different Helpers who have joined the team as double. They are also living in a different resort planet far from the arena /br /"Hey, sorry for the loss of Fire Champion. It seems you were that quick on trying to beat her," said Mr. Frosty. "We are. We didn't even get to tell the inhabitants that she's sorry for failing her people. They're now gone without a clue," said Tac. "Yeah. It seems like we can't get one champion to be spared," said /br /Suddenly, they notice someone /br /"Wait, where is Sword Knight, Axe Knight, Mace Knight, Trident Knight, and Javelin Knight?" Asked Blade Knight, "I missed my buddy." "From what I've heard, Sword Knight is trying to get them. It might take a while though... The next four knights are rather busy," said Sir Kibble. "I know. Meta Knight," said Blade /br /Later on, the Helpers start to hold a memorial party for the loss of Fire Champion and her people and home. Meanwhile, King Champion approaches Kirby again, this time with someone /br /"Here Kirby. It's your friend. A pathetic blob of Dark Matter," said King Champion as he then throws Gooey to Kirby's cage, "Apparently, he came here to save you. Sadly, he's even more laughable than you are. I didn't take an effort to beat him."br /br /King Champion then leaves, already preparing his next /br /"Kirby, I'm sorry that I failed you," said Gooey. "That's okay. At least you truly are my friend," said Kirby, soothing Gooey of his sadness. "Thanks Kirby," smiled Gooey./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""So Venogoo, you were one of the twelve to take the first champion victory for your team?" Asked Hecatherine. "Yep," said Venogoo. "Is it also true that this wiggly spike guy, uhh..." Said Hecatherine. "Needlous, and yes, we did beat the Water Champion," said Needlous. "Anyways, how is life going on for all of you?" Asked Hecatherine. "Oh, it's great. I managed to open up an acupuncture business for some cash during my stay," said Needlous./p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Come now to Dream Land's number 1 acupuncture site. In there, all your body problems will be solved thanks to the help from the likes of Togezo, Tick, Boten, Punc, Pichikuri, Spikey, and Togekuki. So, come right now, and we'll offer you a discount while it lasts," said Needlous in the commercial./p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Wow, I'm impressed," said Hecatherine. "Let's not forget my sculpture company," said Rocky./p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Tired of your artists screwing up your perfect statues. Or it's the case of completely worthless hunks of menhir being used. Don't worry, Rocky's Statue Inc. to the rescue. With the help of pros like Gansan, Cairn, Pompey, Hack, Golem, Blocky, and Moundo, you'll get some of the best sculptures ever made. Just don't ask what they're made of. Get your sculpture right now, or I'll mold you and your close ones into another person's sculpture. And as a bonus, we'll also sculpt anyone else you want for free. So, come right now," said Rocky./p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Okay, enough with the shameless advertising," said Hecatherine, "So, why did you join ICA?" "To save our friend and hero, Kirby. But don't worry, he's in safe hands," said Bloon. "Anyways, our time here is up. Good luck on your quest," said Hecatherine as she closes the talk show./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Later, Bloon, Venogoo, Needlous, and Rocky come back to the hotel, where it's currently having a barbeque./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Say, who's inviting everyone but us?" Asked Rocky. "Oh... We did invite you... Via our Dream Phones... Apparently, you weren't responding," said Blade Knight. "Wait," said Bloon as he checks his Dream Phone, "Oh..." "Anyways, why the barbeque?" Asked Venogoo. "Apparently, we need some money. And there's a lot of easy ways in here. A sponsor of a barbeque company from a different dimension wants us to do this for quick payment, and it's a party. So... A win-win," said Blade Knight. "Hey, the sponsored steaks are ready," said Chef Kawasaki./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Soon, Cookins help Chef Kawasaki prepare steaks to the table. Each helper gets their share./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Mmm... These are sweet, savory steaks... Not too hard to chew," evaluated Como. "And they don't make such mess," said Broom Hatter. "Yeah, we get paid and food. Awesome," said Capsule J3. "Wait a minute, how come the Cookins are here?" Asked Birdon. "Oh, apparently, King Champion allows some other Dream Land residents to join in. As long as they don't fight without his approval," said Knuckel Joe./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Suddenly, the janitor comes in./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Look at all you people. You're so naive," said the janitor. "What? We're not naive. We're just taking our time. It's not like we can just bust into King Champion's base, save Kirby, and beat him without him blowing up our beautiful planet first," said Bonkers. "You got a point. Still, don't be fooled by what you're currently in," said the janitor as he leaves./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Soon, the helpers go back to fight some fighters. Each trying to be careful not to cause one fighter to go out in order not to risk their planets' destruction. Later, they get a call from King Champion./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Since you all have passed the first champion, you all have to go to different planets to fight. It's a nice way to... spice things up. If you know what I mean," said King Champion./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"As said, the helpers fight in different planets against different fighters. Even the tiny Minny manages to take down the biggest foes with his intellect. At the same time, they're also making business deals and sponsorships for each planet they visited to earn some money as well as going on trips./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Man, we fought for quite a while. When will we fight another select fighter?" Asked NESP./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Suddenly, NESP, alongside Fire Lion, Chilly, Cool Spook were sent to a yarn planet./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Now!" Said King Champion./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"It was then, the four realizes that their foe is none other than Yin-Yarn./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Oh boy... This isn't good..." responded Chilly to the situation. "Well, for certain, he's going down," said Fire Lion./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"The fight begins. Yin-Yarn starts off by covering the entire battle field with a huge blanket, then starts stitching up some noise./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Umm... We can't see! How can we fight here?" Said NESP. "Don't worry," said Cool Spook as he shines up inside the blanket, revealing multiple projectiles approaching at the four. "DODGE!" Exclaimed Chilly./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Everyone dodged stitching projectiles made by Yin-Yarn. Later on, they start attacking Yin-Yarn's yarn constructs that become random enemies. It gets repetitive later on./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""If Sir Kibble was here, everything would be solved by now," said Chilly. "Umm..." Responded Fire Lion./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Fire Lion quickly engulf the huge blanket with his flames, freeing them. Later on, Yin-Yarn amps up the game by starting to send in waves of enemies to sic them against the four. They were proven to be only nuisances for the four, so Yin-Yarn then summons Fangora, Hot Wings, Squashini, and Capamari. Fire Lion takes on Fangora and takes it on with basic lion attacks. Ultimate, Fangora amps up the heat and breathes fire at him, but Fire Lion's fire breath is superior and immediately burns Fangora to ash./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Fire yarn or not, it's still flammable yarn," said Fire Lion./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Later on, Chilly takes on Hot Wings. Chilly wastes no time to skate over Hot Wings attempt of attacking, before freezing the mighty bird and smashing him down. NESP takes honor fighting Squashini, and unlike the rest, his knowledge outsmarts Squashini's tricks before electrocuting the magician to a pile of yarn./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Well then, it's time to show my growth," said Cool Spook./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Cool Spook then anticipates Capamari's movements, before attacking the massive squid with a beam of laser strong enough to take it down./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Amazing, huh?" Nodded Cool Spook. "Yeah, we're impressed," said Chilly./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Angry, Yin-Yarn starts to hurl projectiles at the four. NESP responded quickly and telepathically throws all the projectiles back to Yin-Yarn. Yin-Yarn quickly got dizzy, which opens up a door to get attacked repeatedly from the four. The combined power of Fire Lion's flames and NESP's electricity manages to take Yin-Yarn out./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Awesome, we won!" Exclaimed Chilly. "Umm... I don't think so," said Cool Spook./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Suddenly, Yin-Yarn turns into Mega Yin-Yarn./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""This isn't good!" Exclaimed FIre Lion. "Don't worry, I think there's help," said NESP./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Soon, four different Air Rides come to help the four. Mega Yin-Yarn constantly tries to defeat them with a barrage of missiles and all sorts of pain, but the four are good enough to handle him. It wasn't long until NESP's electric attacks make short work of Yin-Yarn again, electrocuting him into paralysis. Later on, Fire Lion does his honor again and burns Yin-Yarn, alongside with his knitting needles, ending the fight in the team's favor. They soon got teleported back to the arena./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Looks like we have a winner!" Proclaimed King Champion. "Now, what's your prize?" "Hmm... How about girlfriends?" Said Chilly. "That's easy!" Said King Champion./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Suddenly, the four got split into two each by a powerful laser blade. They were all split into their main male halves and secondary female halves./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Wow, look at my mate! She's like me, but less hairy and more elegant," said Fire Lion about his girlfriend. "Well, my girlfriend doesn't have hands... But she's still pretty nonetheless," said NESP about his girlfriend. "Somehow, she's just me with makeup and stuff," said Chilly about his girlfriend. "Why does my girlfriend look... like the exact opposite of me?" Said Cool Spook about his girlfriend. "Okay... Leave now," said King Champion as he then shoos away the four helpers and their girlfriends./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Meanwhile, a sad event happened to Pierce./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""I can't take it anymore. It's too much for me," said Pierce. "But you curb-stomped all those warriors. You can't give up now," said Blade Knight. "I know... But the pressure of ICA... It's screwing with me," said Pierce. "Well, if you give up, Pop Star explodes," responded Needlous. "Don't worry! In case of a fighter giving up, a replacement is acceptable!" Said King Champion. "Well, how about... Lanzer? He's more willing to go than me," said Pierce. "Okay then! Let me detect where he is. Then..." said King Champion./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Soon, Pierce is teleported away to be replaced by Lanzer./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Bye, everyone," said Pierce. "Bye... Pierce..." cried Bugzzy./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Suddenly, Lanzer arrives./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""About time, I always wanted to help Kirby," said Lanzer. "Good to have someone willing to join the gang. Hope you're not going to give up easily," said Como. "Don't worry. I'm also fighting for Pierce's sake," said Lanzer./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Meanwhile, in King Champion's room as he's done teleporting Pierce with Lanzer./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Oh man, this thing is exhausting. I keep bending my rules just to gain those helpers' favor... Eh, at least the reward will pay," said King Champion./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Suddenly, he notices a trend./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Hmm... Apparently, those helpers are constantly trying not to get those fighters to lose their planets... We'll see about that," said King Champion as he then calls the janitor in. "Yes, master. What's your wish?" Asked the janitor. "Bring these grub spice to those fighters. I want to pay a little extra for their persistence," said King Champion as he then hands over a sauce for the janitor, "Now, use this for those fighters' food or else." "Yes, King Champion," replied the janitor./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Soon, the janitor uses the sauce on the fighters' food on the tray, which was prepared by Chef Kawasaki as a job. What Chef Kawasaki didn't know is that the fighters who were told to be in the hotel were actually kept in a dungeon. A very isolated dungeon. Soon, the janitor gives the meals to the fighters then leaves with a word./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Ugh, why am I doing this?" Sighed the janitor./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Later on, a fight between Lanzer and Stabalong begins on Stabalong's planet. However, Stabalong is seen to be in brutal rage./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Umm, friends... Do you fight people like this? He looks a bit... ticked off..." said Lanzer. "That's weird. The last time we see Stabalong fighting, he's tame, especially against Pierce," said Gaw Gaw. "I agree... Maybe he's just motivated to go home," said Cupie./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Soon, the fight starts intensely. Lanzer keeps a memory to go easy on his foes, but Stabalong's constant rage forces Lanzer to take harsher measures. When Lanzer seems to already finish his fight, Stabalong comes back angrier than ever. Lanzer is then forced to fight so hard, Lanzer collapsed. This provoked a fear to Lanzer as he then tries to wake Stabalong in vain. Only to realize something's wrong./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;""Oh no... He's... out... Which means..." said Lanzer as he then gets teleported back to the arena with Stabalong, moments before Stabalong's planet explodes./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c3635; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #fffffa;"Lanzer panics as he calls for Chemitory for help. Chemitory then examines Stabalong, only to find a shocking /br /"I don't know why... But Stabalong's been... stabbed.. There's substance in his body that makes him brutal. I don't know what it is, but I'll have to take him for a while. He may be a crucial to my research," said /br /Chemitory then takes Stabalong's body for research. As time passes, the 61 Helpers constantly try not to pummel down everyone they fight, but the chances of their fight ending with the fighters' planets exploding is now 20%. This scares the Helpers as they are now causing everyone to lose their homes. Chemitory constantly keeps trying to figure out the cause, and in the end, he makes a /br /"Apparently, I've did my research. The fighters who all lost their homes, and their joy, are all close with each other. I don't know where they are living, but previous interactions and records prove it. At the same time, what they ate probably contain some dangerous substance. It's important to take note that the fighters who didn't lose their homes are in critical condition. I'm trying my best to save them or else, I'll lose their homes..." reported Chemitory. "Are you working on the antidote?" Asked Starman. "Yes, but it'll take a while. I'm currently using my own pills and potions to ensure their safety," said /br /Later on, the 61 Helpers held memorials in their hotel to mourn over the loss of the fighters they were forced to defeat to their doom. As well as the planets they unintentionally cause to blow up because of /br /"Your end shall not be left empty. We shall avenge your defeats. We all know that you didn't try to be brutal on us. Never did. We know your past. You were good people, and the only way you can be possessed to be brutal is by someone else. Someone... evil..." proclaimed /br /The 61 Helpers took silence for a while. It's not until next week when another four Helpers, Beetley, Como, Broom Hatter, and Bugzzy, were chosen to fight the next select fighter on a giant farm /br /"Huge plants and whatnot... Uh oh..." said Beetley in fear. "Are we fighting who we think we're fighting?" Asked Como. "Yeah, I think that's the case," said Bugzzy. "Okay, just tell me who are we-" said Broom Hatter before he's /br /Suddenly, Sectonia appears out of nowhere. She scares the four and attacks them with her scepters. Endless projectiles constantly plague them, but Broom Hatter manages to even out by using his brand new /br /"It's true. This mop does pack a punch," said Broom /br /Sectonia is clearly unimpressed so she decides to up the ante by turning her scepters into swords. Beetley takes charge as his horns stood up against her blades. Sooner or later, Beetley strikes Sectonia's weak point, angering her to the point of sending the four to a large gem. Sectonia then starts throwing projectiles at them. However, Bugzzy manages to exploit it and throws them back at Sectonia, since the projectiles she sent were solid. Furious, Sectonia then tries to shatter the huge crystal, only for Como to create a web trampoline to save everyone in the nick of /br /"I don't think she's the real Sectonia, unlike Drawcia..." said /br /Later, Sectonia starts taking the four with melee. A combination of visual trickery and constant magic put them to their toes only for them to retaliate and beat her. This then rages Sectonia that she then transforms into her flower /br /Everyone then flies up to the platforms Sectonia's new form made. A barrage of flower buds start to rampage them, but Como manages to trap quarter of them into a ball of a hammer. Bugzzy then uses the hammer to slam the flower buds as if he's using a mace. Sectonia is furious over this that she starts to send missiles at the four. Beetley then uses this opportunity to grab and throw them back at Sectonia. Sectonia decides to finish them off with a larger missile, but Bugzzy kicks it back at Sectonia, hitting her with full /br /"Who's the true ruler of insects now?" Asked Bugzzy. "Me!" Answered Beetley. "Of course," replied /br /Already desperate Sectonia then launches a huge laser at the four. But a combination of Como's webbing and Broom Hatter's bucket manages to absorb the energy, only for Beetley and Bugzzy to give the kick needed to send it off at Sectonia, finishing her. Sadly, their joy was short lived as she then turns into Soul of Sectonia. She starts to attack the four far less merciful than before, without stopping at all. However, her new form isn't proven to be tough as she then /br /"We won!" Said Beetley, Como, and Broom Hatter. "Umm... Not yet!" Exclaimed Bugzzy as he then sees a huge planet with Sectonia's face and wings on /br /Sectonia has become Planet Sectonia and starts raining down asteroids at the planet the four is currently on. Thankfully, four Air Rides come to save them and start to fight Planet Sectonia. Sectonia puts the four on stakes with endless beams and asteroids, but the four dodged and fought back valiantly. Only after enough attacking, her insides are exposed. Using that opportunity, the four Helpers strike her core with a huge powerful beam. The power is so great, that it causes Planet Sectonia to explode, destroying her for /br /"Finally. The tyrant has rested," said Bugzzy as he and his allies were sent back to the /br /Later on, the four were given any rewards they can choose. Only for Como to make a /br /"I want to crown. To symbolize my authority," said Beetley. "Your wish is now granted!" Exclaimed King Champion as he then gives Beetley a /br /Beetley and the other three soon come back to the /br /"Hey guys, guess what? I'm now king by physical evidence," said Beetley. "That's good for you," said Plugg in a swimming suit. "Say, why the grand looks?" Asked Bugzzy. "I'm now starring a new movie called Plugg, starring me, of course. However, I'm currently taking a break. Sparky's currently being my double, but he's also joining us. Now, we're the 62 Helpers destined to save Kirby," said Plugg. "Good for him," said Como. "Hey Plugg, I've finished perfecting some action scenes. Now, you can do the drama and story scenes," said Sparky as he arrives. "Good. Being an actor is hard work," said Plugg as he then goes to his studio. "Say, why you join us?" Asked Broom Hatter. "Oh, that Plugg guy thinks he can take the Spark fame. So... I decided to step in to show that I'm the Spark guy to Kirby. Then again, I do want to be Kirby's friend," said Sparky. "That's sweet," said /br /Later on, Prince Fluff appears out of nowhere to congratulate NESP, Fire Lion, Chilly and Cool Spook, who are dating with their girlfriends, for winning the /br /"Thank you, four random individuals, for defeating the threat of my world," said Prince Fluff. "Who are you?" Asked NESP. "I'm Prince Fluff, prince of Patch Land," said Prince Fluff. "Oh, you're one of Kirby's friends," said Fire Lion. "Yes. Just like you, me and Kirby went on an adventure throughout my world and your world to stop Yin-Yarn. Our co-operation and friendship is the reason why Yin-Yarn is defeated. I'm amazed that I saw him coming back as I watched you guys on my television just now. But be prepared, for there are worse things to come. For now, save Kirby," said Prince Fluff as he then leaves. "Bye, Prince Fluff," said Chilly. "Keep clean," said /br /At the same time, Taranza appears to chat with the Como, who's the only one available to talk to since the other three are /br /"So, Como... Am I right?" Asked Taranza. "Yes, and you're Taranza," said Como. "Indeed I am. Anyways, thanks for defeating that impostor Sectonia. I knew that from the very moment she acted nothing like my Sectonia, before and after," said Taranza. "Anyways, would you actually trade your life for hers?" Asked Como. "Indeed I would. She's such an important person to me. If time was rewinded, I would take that mirror and get hit by the corruption. Sure, Kirby will finish me in the end, but I wouldn't have to worry for Sectonia's fate later on," said Taranza. "You do love her, huh?" Asked Como. "I really do. She's the closest person to me and my life is nothing compared to hers," said Taranza, "Anyways, I'm leaving. Good luck on saving Kirby," said Taranza as he then leaves. "Okay," responded /br /Meanwhile, the janitor comes to Lanzer, wanting to speak with /br /"Hey, Lanzer, wanna know the truth about the fighter you doomed his planet?" Asked the janitor. "What about him?" Replied Lanzer. "Well, he was my friend back then. We're brothers in arms. Stabalong's always with me until the day I left him on his own for a little reason," said the janitor. "And what's that?" Asked Lanzer. "You'll see later on. For now, I must be cleaning," said the janitor as he leaves. "Man, Knuckle Joe and Burning Leo were right about the janitor. He's creepy," said /br /It wasn't long until another fight happens again, this time with Wheelie, Simirror, Capsule J3, and Tac joining /br /"Well, that's fine. I got other scores to settle," said Plasma /br /The four chosen Helpers are soon transported to some random plane of existence full of random lighting and the like. They were soon approached by a familiar being riding on a /br /"Oh... You can't possibly be serious," said /br /Marx then unleashes his monstrous form as he begins his torment at the four. He starts to rain arrows and vine-growing seeds at the Helpers. However, Wheelie manages to make use of the environment as he then uses the vines as ramp to ram against Marx. Unimpressed, Marx spew out his ball at the Helpers, but Simirror comes to save the day by reflecting it back at him. Marx then doubles his attempts by try to cut them as he progresses attacking, but the four get around it and beats him /br /"Well, it could be worse..." said Wheelie. "Umm... it did..." said Tac as he points out to /br /Energy then gathers around Marx, transforming him into Marx Soul. Marx Soul starts his onslaught by splitting himself into two blobs and start to rain on the four. The team constantly dodges the rain, as well as the ramming big blobs coming at them. However, Tac manages to take enough paint for himself, giving him access to Paint Roller's powers. When Marx Soul reforms, Tac starts using his newfound powers to finally destroy /br /"We did it!" Exclaimed /br /Suddenly, something is going on with Marx Soul. His lying body then explodes into something else. A drippy, dark, creepy being known as Marx Hollow. Marx Hollow starts his rage by unleashing a black hole. Capsule J3 responded to the whole situation by carrying his three allies with him as they fly to space. At the same time, they dodge all kinds of incoming planets and astronomical objects. When everything is over, the fight takes place on a planet of dark goop as Marx Hollow showcases his new powers. He unleashes beams and thorny spikes out of nowhere. The four helpers constantly try attacking him in the vulnerable spots, but they come so little and are constantly enduring. It wouldn't until Marx Hollow decided to manipulate the entire battlefield by attacking them in numerous ways. Marx Hollow's constant portal generation and reality manipulation makes the fight a whole lot harder. Fortunately, Tac manages to whip up some special ability, Super Abilities. With the help of improved powers from some of his fellow Helpers, Tac manages to even out the fight, ultimately ending it with his team's decisive win by slashing Marx Hollow to half. Marx Hollow soon explodes with power that blows up the planet the four is standing on, but they were soon teleported back to the arena, which is filled with cheering for the team's /br /"So, what's your prize?" Asked King Champion. "Maybe... Possible future recruits? I mean, we can have Hot Head to accompany Bubble Head. And while it's nice that we can go back to Pop Star from time to time, since you allowed us, I wish that we can just all be together... You know... That's what a friendmily is. We are all united as one," said Tac. "Well, I do want to set a limit... But those audience seems to want more, so okay! Anyone from Pop Star can now join your team!" Said King /br /Later on, many different residents, including the 62 helpers' career teams, of Pop Star, who are all obese, are finally invited to the ICA. They are a hundreds-strong team acting as the 62 helpers side-men, body doubles, and fodders when some of the 62 helpers are absent or are in a jiffy. Many different residents are all excited. They are currently on a fitness planet to bring them back to good shape, and also are in /br /"Well, I rarely go outside my sweet spot. But it's rather sweet that I finally can come into the party," said Polof. "I'm glad I can be out of my shadows. All this sedentary lifestyle is making me look embarrassing unlike Moonja," said Waiu. "Back then, I woke up late since the day I wasn't needed. Now, I'm being on time again," said Mr. Tick-Tock "I thought my kids would be ashamed to see how much of a failure I became. But thanks to those 62 Helpers, I can be fit and happy again," said Iron Mam. "To be honest, I thought Burning Leo would forever reside in front of me. However, my buddy Bubble Head said that I can still be the fire guy," said Hot /br /Meanwhile, the second set twelve fighters who fought before are preparing for the next select champion after acknowledging a pattern in the select fighters and champions battles. However, they were visited by /br /"Hey, traitor of Dream Land. Why are you here?" Ask Wheelie. "I'm just here to tell you how I'm glad that doppelganger of mine is destroyed. I hate someone taking my place," said Marx. "To be honest, when we fought Marx Hollow, my mirror magic told me that something inside him is sad and miserable. It felt like he regretted everything he did. And considering that some of the hollow copies contain some degree of the originals' traits, I'm pretty sure Marx Hollow is who you truly are," said Simirror. "What?! Hey, I had no regrets for what I did. I simply need to make a new plan to achieve a goal better than my previous plan's. Now, if you excuse me, I have to leave now," said Marx as he flies away. "I'm sure that deep down, he desires to be Kirby's friend again," said /br /At that moment, Mr. Star appears to Bloon, being carried by /br /"Mr. Star? Where have you been?" Asked Bloon. "I was simply enjoying star stacking with residents of other planets. By the way, I heard that you had fought a copy of Gryll," said Mr. Star. "Oh, I did. Also, check out this shapeshifting lady I have," said Bloon as he showcases his shapeshifting girl. "That's nice. Anyways, from what I've examined, not all of the fighters you're familiar with are mere copies. That Drawcia and Paintra Vividria fought was the real deal," said Gryll. "What?! How can King Champion did that? The sisters were already destroyed beyond recovery," said Bloon. "We don't know. All we can say is that we congratulate your victory. Good luck on saving Kirby," said Mr. Star as he leaves with Gryll. "Good-bye," said /br /Finally, the next twelve Helpers who fought the select fighters, Fire Lion, NESP, Chilly, Cool Spook, Beetley, Como, Broom Hatter, Bugzzy, Wheelie, Simirror, Capsule J3, and Tac, are teleported to the next champion's planet. The flaming planet is home to the Fire Champion. They soon encounter her, who's happily relaxing in a /br /"What's this? A new set of idiots sent against me? Well then, It'll be a pleasure to take you all down," said Fire Champion. "Remember what we all planned. Don't get her planet destroyed," said Fire /br /The fight starts. Fire Champion chooses to stay in her fire place as she then starts erupting flames from the ground. Fire Lion breezes through the flames as the others dodge around it. Fire Lion then pounces on Fire Champion's fire place, only to provoke her to fight harder against them. She quickly starts sending barrages of fire against the twelve. Thankfully, Chilly is there to turn off the flames. Knowing the fight, she quickly tries to melt Chilly, but he's saved by NESP. Angered, she then starts to manipulate the battlefield, causing the ground to be lifted by the erupting fire. However, Wheelie, with the help of Capsule J3, manages to ride through the flying grounds, and they both managed to ram clean hits at her. She quickly doubles her attempts by gassing certain spots. Later, she then turns off the light in the battlefield by turning off all the flames on her planet. Suddenly, sparks were heard. Cool Spook immediately shines the entire place in time for the Helpers to dodge the exploding gasses. The smoke from the explosion provided camouflage for the Helpers as Como webs Fire Champion, giving leeway for Bugzzy and Beetley to tag against her. Finally, she burns off the web in rage, only to be greeted by Broom Hatter's bucket of water and Tac's ice /br /"That's it! I'm going to end you all!" Screamed Fire /br /The entire planet soon goes from flames to lava as Fire Champion jumps into a volcano, giving her a volcanic lava form and turning her into Lava Champion. She spews out magma at the twelve as the flying half of the team carry the non-flying half. When the twelve land on a safe spot, they quickly plan before they get hit by /br /"Okay, I think it's time to figure out how to beat her," said Fire Lion. "I think Chilly should try to freeze the bad spots for us to walk on," said NESP. "Yeah, but I'll be a puddle of water," said Chilly. "Don't worry, I can help. But Broom Hatter, you'll be helping us," said Simirror. "Okay," said Broom /br /Later on, Simirror and Chilly rides with Broom Hatter on his flying broomstick. As lava bombs come at them, Simirror reflects them to somewhere else, mostly other holes of volcanic eruptions. This isn't overseen by the team as they soon make a new plan as Chilly freezes places for the /br /"I think I got an idea. We need to build up pressure to blow Lava Champion, I assume, outside her volcano armor. I just need all of us to work together," said Fire Lion. "Man. For a wild lion, you sure are smart," said Tac. "Yeah. Now, do your best and start blocking enough holes to build pressure," said Fire /br /After enough lava is frozen for the team to land on, the twelve soon starts to find as many volcanic debris to block the holes. Intelligently, all the lava bombs that exploded on the volcanic holes were frozen solid by Chilly first to head-start the plan. Later on, NESP, Wheelie, Capsule J3, and Fire Lion starts to move debris to holes and meld them together to block it. Como, Beetley, and Bugzzy do their best as they constantly block the smaller holes with some help of Chilly. Later on, many holes on the battlefield were blocked, causing the pressure to build up on Lava Champion's volcano /br /"This isn't good," said Lava /br /Suddenly, Lava Champion's volcano erupted, sending her naked lava body to the sky and falling later. The twelve soon combine their might to fly against her falling body. Soon, Capsule J3 exerted tons of power of his jet to blast of both Fire Lion and Chilly. Together, the two combine their powers to create a burning ice attack against her. The resulting impact creates an explosion so strong that it defeated Lava Champion, but not Fire Lion and /br /"I... give... up..." said Fire Champion, recently turning back from Lava Champion. "What?! Don't give up now!" Exclaimed Fire Lion. "I... can't keep... on..." said Fire Champion. "Hey, your fellow inhabitants can't live if you give up," said Chilly. "Then tell them... I'm sorry..." said Fire Champion as she then closes her eyes. "NOOOO!" Screamed the twelve as they soon were teleported back to the /br /Back on the arena, the twelve witness Fire Champion's planet's destruction. They failed their /br /"Ugh, I can't believe we failed to prevent her planet's demise," said Cool Spook. "Even for this, I can't stop blaming myself," said Beetley. "To be honest, I'm scared of flames. But even this is unacceptable," said Bugzzy. "Well, don't worry. You'll get a reward," said King Champion. "Well, how about our new recruits to be able to help us in our team's fighter and champion fights?" Said Broom Hatter in grief. "Done and done! Also, here's your other reward. The eternal fireplace of Fire Champion's planet. It never burns out," said King Champion, "Now leave."br /br /As King Champion finally leaves interacting, the twelve soon comes back to the hotel, greeted by many different Helpers who have joined the team as double. They are also living in a different resort planet far from the arena /br /"Hey, sorry for the loss of Fire Champion. It seems you were that quick on trying to beat her," said Mr. Frosty. "We are. We didn't even get to tell the inhabitants that she's sorry for failing her people. They're now gone without a clue," said Tac. "Yeah. It seems like we can't get one champion to be spared," said /br /Suddenly, they notice someone /br /"Wait, where is Sword Knight, Axe Knight, Mace Knight, Trident Knight, and Javelin Knight?" Asked Blade Knight, "I missed my buddy." "From what I've heard, Sword Knight is trying to get them. It might take a while though... The next four knights are rather busy," said Sir Kibble. "I know. Meta Knight," said Blade /br /Later on, the Helpers start to hold a memorial party for the loss of Fire Champion and her people and home. Meanwhile, King Champion approaches Kirby again, this time with someone /br /"Here Kirby. It's your friend. A pathetic blob of Dark Matter," said King Champion as he then throws Gooey to Kirby's cage, "Apparently, he came here to save you. Sadly, he's even more laughable than you are. I didn't take an effort to beat him."br /br /King Champion then leaves, already preparing his next /br /"Kirby, I'm sorry that I failed you," said Gooey. "That's okay. At least you truly are my friend," said Kirby, soothing Gooey of his sadness. "Thanks Kirby," smiled Gooey./p