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Chapter 3
(Fumu's P.O.V.)
"I'll be back in a little while, Bun." I proclaimed.
"Where are you going?" asked Bun.
"Just going to visit Wispy."
"O. I would go with you but Kirby and I are going to help the mayor repair fences."
"It's okay. If I don't come back soon don't look for me."
I slyly snuck out of the castle and walked into Wispy Woods. Since I've been here many times I pretty much knew my way around. It wasn't long before I saw Wispy.
"Hello Fumu," Wispy greeted.
"Shh. Pretend like I'm not here." I said with a finger to my lips.
"Why?"
"Just pretend like you never saw me."
"Okay Fumu…."
I walked some ways away, sat down, and started reading. The hours flew by and soon the sun was setting. I got up and started on my way home. Without warning I tripped over a pile of sticks and fell into a large ditch.
(Meta Knight's P.O.V.)
It was just like any ordinary day. I was patrolling as usual, with thoughts of the different ways I could scare King Dedede. Although I would never do any of those things, it was still amusing to think of them. I was walking down one of the castle corridors when Fumu's mom, Memu came running towards me.
"Sir Meta Knight!" exclaimed Memu.
"How can I help you?" I said calmly.
"I'm worried about Fumu. She said she was going on a short trip to Wispy Woods but there's no sign of her. It's getting dark and a thunder storm will break out any minute. I would send Kirby and Bun but they're tired out from helping out the mayor."
"Do not worry," I replied. "I'll go and search for her."
"Thank you, Sir Meta Knight! I know I can count on you!"
Now this was really starting to bug me. Fumu is NOT a scatterbrain. Accidents do happen but getting yourself lost in a place you've been to so many times is unreasonable. Besides, if she was really lost, Wispy probably would've helped her out.
It didn't take me long to reach the forest but the thunderhead above was about to lash out any moment. I walked up to Wispy who said he hadn't seen Fumu today. With a sigh I walked deeper into the woods calling her name. I heard a small moaning and found Fumu at the bottom of a ditch. I carefully jumped down to find her scraped and bleeding with a twisted ankle. I quickly pulled a first-aid-kit out of my cape and walked up to Fumu.
"Fumu! Are you alright?"
(Fumu's P.O.V.)
All I can see is a blur… I struggled to see who was calling my name. "Meta Knight?" I muttered. Without warning the sky started to dump on us. Meta Knight quickly picked me up and found a small nook so we wouldn't get wet. He carefully propped me up and started to bandage up my injuries.
"We will have to wait her until the storm let's up," Meta Knight said.
I looked up at him and smiled weakly. Although his tone sounded frustrated with me I could sense he was relieved that I was alright. When I began to shiver slightly he sat down close to me and wrapped me in his cape. I started to blush and muttered out a small thank you. Meta Knight removed his shoulder pads and seemed to get comfortable.
Meta Knight must be able to see in the dark because he opened a book I was reading. His eyes started to turn pink because it was indeed a very funny book. I snuggled up very close to him wishing I could stay like this forever. It wasn't long before I fell asleep and had sweet dreams of my knight.
The sun broke out of the clouds revealing a glorious morning. I slowly opened my eyes and found myself clutching on to Meta Knight's arm which I must have done during my sleep. Blushing I withdrew my hand and looked up at Meta Knight. I could tell he was still sleeping because his bright yellow eyes were dimmed. A mischievous thought entered my mind to just take a small peek under his mask. I was about to carry this out when he woke up. Meta Knight carefully pulled me out of his cape and put his shoulder pads back on.
"Wait here, I'll be right back." said Meta Knight. He wasn't gone very long and came back with an apple. He handed it to me which I ate quickly.
"Thank you for helping me, Meta Knight," I said.
"You should have been more careful. I might not be there next time."
"I'm so sorry for all the trouble I caused you…"
"Don't worry about it. We help each other. Remember the time Silica shot me and you bandaged my arm?"
It was a long time ago but I still remembered it clearly. I nodded and smiled.
"Come, we better go home." Meta Knight muttered.
I got up but because of my angle I couldn't walk. Seeing my difficulty, Meta Knight put my arm on his shoulder.
"Lean on me," he said.
With Meta Knight's support, I was able to walk. I wanted very badly to tell him how I felt but awful thoughts invaded my mind. Will Meta Knight care for me like I care for him? Will telling him about my feelings ruin everything forever? Should I just give up?
"Meta Knight…" I began but couldn't continue.
"What is it?" Meta Knight questioned.
"I… Meta Knight, you said earlier that you might not be here next time something happened to me. Well where would you be other than ready to aid and assist?"I said with the words coming out all wrong.
"Fumu, you must realize that my mission here is done. Since Kirby is a full-fledged warrior now, he doesn't need me anymore. Besides, how long do you think I want to remain in Dedede's service?"
"Does that mean you're leaving Popstar?"
"Yes, sometime in the near future."
When Meta Knight spoke these fatal words I staggered. I simply couldn't believe he would just leave and I might never see him again. If I didn't tell Meta Knight now I might never get the chance.
"Weren't you expecting something of this sort? I have no reason to stay here." Meta Knight said.
"But what if you had a reason to stay?"
"It would have to be a very good reason. What would it be?"
"Well… I don't know but I wish you wouldn't go. It would be strange without you and I would miss you…"
"I doubt my going will matter very much."
Despite my hardest efforts a few tears slid from my eyes. I tried to hide it but Meta Knight noticed. He wiped away my tears with his gloved hand and his eyes shone a beautiful green.
"Don't cry Fumu. Sword and Blade desire to visit new planets and I must admit, I am growing tired of this place. In fact, I'm quite surprised you care so much." said Meta Knight.
"How can I not care when you saved my life so many times… What would keep you here, Sir Meta Knight?"
"If someone or something absolutely had to have me stay for a very good reason I wouldn't go. But I hope you or someone else won't try to stop me."
Before I could reply to this, my Mom came running to meet us. After a small thank you to Meta Knight, she quickly got me in my room. Once alone on my bed all the tears in me started gushing out. It was so unfair! Meta Knight was just going to leave me behind forever and it seemed he didn't care in the slightest.
