Disclaimer: ~Itsudemo Guusukapii, Hoshi no Kaabii!~... I do not own Kirby and all that associates with Kirby.
Chapter 3: Dark Revelations
As the morning sun chases the darkness out of sight, a lone figure stands alone in the heart of Whispy Woods. This figure is none other then Meta Knight, a mysterious Galaxy Army soldier.
Meta Knight's deep amber eyes shone behind his mask. He waited patiently for the others to arrive.
A butterfly landed on his mask. Meta Knight guided his hand to his mask and the butterfly crawled to his hand.
"Such an elegant creature..." Muttered Meta Knight. The insect fluttered it's wing as if to agree.
"The world is a big place for you. Of course it is big for all of us. But I ask, is it any different?" Meta Knight asked.
The winged insect flew around Meta Knight and danced around his face. Meta Knight laughed.
"I guess it isn't quite different after all." said Meta Knight.
The butterfly did one last flutter and flew away.
Meta Knight closed his eyes and recollected his thoughts. His eyes glowed green in concentration.
"Sir Meta Knight!"
Meta Knight opened his eyes to spot two of his followers, Sword and Blade Knight, running towards him.
"We... got your... call." Said Sword, quite out of breath.
"Is it true sir?" Asked Blade. "Could it really be-"
There was a huge gust of air as the Warp Star flew past. Meta knight stood, seemingly unaffected by the wind as Sword and Blade ducked for cover.
"Shit!" Yelled Blade.
"So our warrior arrives." Spoke Meta Knight as the star landed. Kirby hopped out with Ribbon hovering above him. Sword and Blade gathered themselves as the couple approached.
"Meta Knight, I came as quickly as I could." Said Kirby. Meta Knight nodded and turned to Ribbon.
"Miss Ribbon I presume?" Meta Knight questioned. Ribbon had never seen Meta Knight
until now. "Kirby has told me about you quite well."
"Oh hello Sir..." Blushed Ribbon. Ribbon was surprised at how similar this masked knight was to Kirby in terms of appearance.
"Meta Knight." Finished Kirby. "He's a Galaxy Army Soldier and my mentor. He helped me find my potential in my abilites and as a star warrior."
Ribbon swore Meta Knight's eyes glowed blue after he finished that sentence.
Kirby introduced Sword and Blade as well. They both kneeled in front of Ribbon much to her surprise. She giggled as they greeted her.
Meta Knight walked up. "Listen up. We are all aware about the energy pools collecting all over Dreamland." Announced Meta Knight. "But I have recently found out that these are not normal energy flows."
Kirby spoke up. "Meta Knight, do you have any idea what this energy is?"
"It is a very negative energy, something that has obviously been building up." Said Meta Knight. "Follow me!"
Meta Knight opened his cape and turned them into bat-like wings. He took air and flew off slowly.
Kirby, Ribbon, Sword and Blade all followed at ground level. After a few minutes of running, they stopped at what looked like a small pit, about two feet in diameter.
Kirby took a closer look, and froze. Ribbon did the same, and gasped.
"Holy shit." Kirby whispered.
This pit was sprawling with a dark, cloud-like substance. Little black orbs crawled around the pit like ants defending their hill. Meta knight landed and spoke.
"I'm afraid that this is the same energy that infested Dreamland and Popstar itself several times in the past." Meta Knight grimaced. "This energy is known as Dark Matter."
Ribbon's shocked face was noticed by Meta Knight.
"I am aware that you and Kirby apparently destroyed Dark Matter and It's source, Zero?" Said Meta Knight.
Ribbon whimpered and shivered when she heard that name. Kirby looked incredibly uneasy too. Zero was the initial cause of Dark Matter and so to say, the spawn of darkness itself. Kirby faced Zero not once, but twice in an incredibly bloody battle. Kirby nearly died both times, but the second time he also put Ribbon in danger as she was carrying him throughout the battle. He was a white orb with a single red eye, but in his returned form, he was an absolute nightmare. He had two, blood soaked wings that branched out into segments and a bandage on his head due to the previous encounter. He also had a halo, and a cactus like tail that shot out some sort of gas. Looking at him caused Kirby to go almost insane if it had not been for the crystal gun the Ribbon had formed.
Kirby thought he was gone for good, but he thought he got rid of Dark Matter three times before and it's here again. And to top it all off, Ribbon is unaware that Kirby had "defeated" Zero and Dark Matter previously. This caused Kirby to sweat almost into panic. Did Zero survive?
"Yes... but how could this be? He had been killed, I know it!" Ribbon shouted.
Meta Knight stared at Kirby. "Did Kirby tell you he had destroyed Zero already? Along with Dark Matter three times?"
Ribbon was dumbfounded. "W-What? Three times?"
Kirby looked down. "It's true. Dark Matter had tried to take control of Pop Star many times before you and I meet."
Ribbon's eyes were the size of golf balls. "Does that mean Zero's still... alive?" Kirby didn't know how to answer.
Blade stepped forward. "We're not certain if he is gone or returned. For now, we should deal with the present. We shouldn't jump to conclusions."
Ribbon calmed down, but didn't look so good.
"We must find a way to contain this problem." Announced Meta Knight who pulled out a spherical object.
"What is that?" Asked Kirby.
"This is a stasis pod. It is meant for capturing animals and preserving them, but it can be used for holding just about anything." Said Meta Knight.
He threw the pod up into the air as it expanded into a size big enough for covering to hole. As it locked in place, the movement of the Dark Matter inside stopped.
"But Meta Knight, didn't you say Dreamland itself has these pits forming?" Asked Ribbon. "It'll take forever!"
"Don't fret." Said Meta Knight "I sent out Knuckle Joe, Silica, and others out with the same task. This will take a day or two."
"However!" Said Sword. "This will only cause a momentary delay. Sooner or later, the darkness will spread. We will need to find a way to purge the darkness before it is too late!"
Kirby nodded. "Do you have a plan Meta Knight?"
"I will have the Halberd prepared for take off in 2 days. This will be a long journey, and we will need to stop by numerous planets along the way." Meta Knight glanced at Kirby. "We need all the help we can get, so try to get as much people to come along."
Kirby smiled. Knew just the people for this occasion. Only if he could find them.
"Ribbon, are you sure you want to come along?" Asked Meta Knight.
"Sir Meta Knight, I have never been more sure in my life." Ribbon replied as she hugged Kirby.
"There bond is strong." Meta Knight thought. "Very well, we shall all meet at the castle in-"
Suddenly, five Biosparks jumped down from the surrounding branches, poised for attack.
Meta Knight drew Galaxia, a sacred sword that only a true warrior can wield, and prepared to attack as well.
"I should have sensed them sneaking up to us!" Meta Knight's eyes glowed white.
Kirby touched his statue of Biospark and transformed into ninja Kirby as Ribbon drew close to him. He drew several kunais, but did not strike yet. Something was wrong about these Biosparks. They had a slight shadowy glow to them and their eyes were blood shot and yellow.
"Meta Knight! These ninjas are possesed by Dark Matter!" Yelled Kirby.
Sword and Blade drew their blades as well, but held their position.
"Sir Meta Knight, we'll strike first." Whispered Sword.
Meta Knight nodded. No one moved for what seemed like an eternity.
Then, the clash of blades broke the silence. Sword and Blade were shocked at how strong these ninjas have become. Their kunais held the swords back with equal force. The other three ninjas sprung forward to attack Meta Knight and Kirby. Meta Knight expertly dodged and slashed one with a lightning quick strike. The top half of the ninja slid off as Galaxia's powerful magic turned both halves into golden mist. Kirby threw 5 kunais, but all of them were successfully dodged by the two. Kirby drew a katana, slashed one, then hit one with the opposite side of the blade. The sound of breaking bones were heard as the other side of the carbon steel blade hit the ninja.
Kirby expected to hear a shout of pain, but the ninja simply shrugged it off and charged at Kirby.
"What the... that should have incapacitate him!" Said Kirby in amazement.
"Kirby watch out!" Shouted Ribbon.
Kirby's reflexes caused him to throw the sword, impaling the unslashed Biospark, and then throwing a kunai at the wounded one. This action happened in less then a second.
One of them was impaled against a tree, while the other one bled on the ground with his entrails partially exposed.
The others were finished by the time Kirby had been done. The Dark Matter possessing them escaped through the dead bodies, except the one Meta Knight had killed.
The one on the tree was still alive, coughing up blood through it's blood soaked cloth.
Meta Knight walked up to Kirby and sheathed Galaxia. Kirby noticed the ninja was taking out a scroll, which he held out to him. As Kirby reached for it however, the scroll had disappeared and the ninja started to melt away in layers. He was being eaten away slowly in order from skin to muscle to bone as he screamed in complete agony. This sight was so gruesome that even Meta Knight jumped.
"CHRIST!" Kirby shouted as Ribbon screamed.
A shadow suddenly cast near the quickly turned to see a figure holding the scroll with a cape flying behind him. He could not be identified due to the sun glaring down, but he had an outline that looked deadly similar to Meta Knight...
He turned back slightly as his eyes flashed yellow and phased away at an extreme speed.
Meta Knight glared at the spot where the mysterious being was once standing. No one said anything.
Ribbon flew up to the knight. "Um, Sir Meta Knight..."
Meta Knight turned with his eyes glowing deep red. Ribbon gasped as she flew back slightly. Even Sword and Blade gasped slightly. Kirby was surprised as well.
Meta Knight rarely ever got angry. Of course he does get frustrated and snaps, but his eyes only turns red when he is absolutely furious.
Meta Knight sighed and wrapped his cape around him. He turned to Ribbon. "If you are wondering who that was, your looking right at him."
Ribbon was puzzled. "But I don't..."
Meta Knight put up a hand. "You'll understand."
Meta Knight turned to Kirby, who was retrieving his blade stuck in the tree. "Kirby, meet up at the castle in 2 days. Remember, we need all the help we can get."
Meta Knight walked off. "Sword! Blade!"
Sword and Blade complied and walked alongside their master as the evening sun shone through the path.
Ribbon looked on. "No wonder Kirby respects him." Thought Ribbon.
Ribbon flew to Kirby and saw him in deep thought.
"Who do you think that was?" Questioned Ribbon.
Kirby looked up at the sky. "I know that I've seen him before, I just... have such a vague memory..."
Kirby sat up and gestured Ribbon to follow. Ribbon flew next to him as he removed his ninja hat and threw it out.
"Kirby, I have a question." Said Ribbon as they continued to walk to the Warp Star.
"What is it?" Replied Kirby casually.
"That girl Fumu... did something happen between you guys?" Asked Ribbon.
Kirby's eyes widened in surprise. He didn't expect that kind of question.
"Huh? No, nothing really happened between us. We're just friends." Answered Kirby.
Ribbon didn't look satisfied with that answer. "Did you guys ever go out?"
"Like I said Ribbon, we're just friends. I could have had a relationship, but I felt like that would have been too much." Said Kirby.
"Has Meta knight been through a lot?" Asked Ribbon. Kirby wasn't as quick to answer that question.
"I don't think a lot would be the best word to describe it." Kirby stared into space. "All the pen and paper in the world couldn't describe what he went through."
Ribbon looked at him with bright, blue eyes as they reached the Warp Star. Kirby noticed this and gazed back. The setting sun really got the mood going.
"That was some fighting back there Kirby." She whispered. He felt her hands on his back and her chest against his. "Do you mind if you... teach me how to fight like that?" She blushed.
Kirby smiled. "Of course." he lifted her and laid down together on the Warp Star. "Lesson number one."
The Warp Star shot across the sky as the two lovers kissed in the warmth of the setting sun. The Warp Star reached an altitude with a perfect view of the town and slowed down.
They parted slowly, still staring into each other. Kirby sat up right and looked forward, smiling.
"Lesson number two."
Ribbon sat next to him and viewed the amazing sight. The sun turned everything into an amber painting. The Bronto Burts nearby flew with their bronze wigs towards the golden clouds, that parted to reveal a Maya blue sky. Ribbon was mesmerized.
"Kirby..." She began, but Kirby put his finger on her lips.
"Lesson number three." He whispered. The Warp Star suddenly dropped from the sky in a roller coaster like fashion strait to their home. Ribbon's eyes grew wide, but Kirby winked at her telling her to trust him. As they neared the door of the house, it opened and the Warp Star did a sudden stop which launch them into bed. Kirby clapped his hands twice, then the Warp Star parked underground and the door closed.
Ribbon whipped a strand of hair back as she turned to Kirby. "Kirby that was amazing!"
"Which one? The drop, the view or the kiss?" He said grinning.
Ribbon laughed as they embraced and prepared to enter a night of passion.
"Hold on." Said Kirby "We need to get some rest for tomorrow. We're gonna be all over the place."
Ribbon cocked an eyebrow. "So?"
"So... how about we cut at 12 o clock?" Smirked Kirby
Ribbon smiled wickedly as she began to unbutton her dress.
The silver moon blanketed the night as Kirby was in bed with Ribbon, content and relaxed. He eyed the clock to find that it had already hit two 2:30 in the morning.
"Well well, looks like I went past by two hours." Kirby smiled as he shook his head. "Oh me..."
Ribbon sleep close, arms around him. He gazed over her, thinking to himself about what he's getting into.
"How am I gonna fix something that's gonna keep coming back?" Thought Kirby. "I feel as if my life's starting over."
He carefully got up and walked over to the window. The morning dew had already set, causing the moonlight to hit the droplets and creating a spectacular view.
"It never stops." thought Kirby. "The madness, the dieing, the darkness... it just revives itself whenever someone knocks it down."
"Goddammit!" Kirby covers his head as he sat at the table. "What in the name of hell keeps me going?"
He glanced over at the bed. Ribbon. The one he loves, the one he cares, the one that gives him... hope.
He crawls back into bed, stroking her face as he drifted to sleep.
"Hope huh?" He says to himself as sleep encased his thoughts. "I never thought would be so beautiful."
What awaits Kirby later in the morning? Will he find the people he seeks? Who was that shadowy stranger? Why am I still typing like this? Hope you enjoyed this chapter and please review!
Next Up. Chapter 4:A Reflective Reunion.