Author's note: Don't have much to say, but enjoy!
ElementalKitten: Thankies! I'm so glad you like my writing.
It's sure is hard making up lines for Kirby when he's never talked straight before :(
I'm glad you like the idea of Kirby's walking on the snow. Kirby is nothing but a black hole inside and those don't weight much XD.
Here's the next chapter!
Chapter 4
Fumu shook herself awake. She accidentally fell asleep leaning on Kirby. Blushing, Fumu pulled herself up and checked her watch in the moonlight. It was time for Bun to keep watch but he was sleeping so peacefully that she didn't have the heart to wake him.
Fumu looked at Kirby who had also fallen to sleep peacefully. She blinked back tears as she thought of him. Although Kirby was a star warrior, he shouldn't have to fight so long and hard. Even in babyhood, he was forced to fight.
Fumu sat down and rubbed her eyes, wishing that they were once again in a time of peace. She had great confidence that her friends would win but who knew how long they would have to fight. It just wasn't fair that Kirby should have to spend his life in combat. A few lose tears hit Kirby who woke up.
"Fumu, don't cry." said Kirby once he realized what was happening.
"I-I just wish we didn't have to go to war again." mumbled Fumu.
"… I know it's awful but we have no choice…"
Fumu sighed as she struggled to hold her tears back. The enemies were becoming stronger and smarter. She just hoped that they wouldn't attain any serious casualties.
"Every time I see you fight, I can't help but think it might be your last..." muttered Fumu mournfully.
"Fumu, don't worry about me. If I could survive the last war, then I can easily survive this one, now that I'm a much better fighter." said Kirby as he put on a big grin.
Fumu attempted to smile as she wrapped up her arm tighter. It still hurt terribly and she winced when she had to use it.
"I'm sorry I let that happen…" Kirby muttered, still feeling quite bad for Fumu.
"It's just a scratch." Fumu reassured. "But thank you…" she added, touched that Kirby cared about her so much.
It was like the kind and considerate warrior to worry over her or any other member whenever they got injured. But Kirby was especially kind to Fumu. She knew that and often wondered why. Was it because Kirby had to act chivalrously since he was a knight now? Or was it because Kirby felt the same way she felt about him…
Slowly Kirby fell back to sleep even though he tried to stay up and keep Fumu company. Fumu giggled a little as she pulled her blanket over the sleeping hero. No matter where he was, Kirby always had a knack for falling to sleep.
Fumu continued to scan the area as she was determined to keep a good watch. The clouds moved in and covered the moon, which made it hard to see. The girl began to wonder how much longer these fearfully cold days would continue. She sat awake, hour after hour as she thought of long lost summer days.
Fumu was roused out of her thought as she saw the first rays of dawn appeared. From the corners of the cloudy sky burst forth sun rays. Even though it wasn't much, Fumu's spirits lifted as she could see the sun for the first time in quite a while.
"Kirby, look! The sun is peeping through!" she cried, waking up the whole group.
Everyone rubbed their sleepy eyes and looked up to the sky. It seemed as though their very hope ran on the brilliant rays of sun. As they watched the sun rise, they hurriedly ate their breakfast.
"Fumu, you didn't even wake me up for my watch!" Bun exclaimed.
"It's okay, I easily kept both of our watches." reassured Fumu, knowing that he needed all the sleep he could get. She definitely wasn't going to deprive her brother out the much needed rest.
"If you say so." muttered Bun. "I hope you won't be lagging today."
Once again, the group marched along their weary path. Kirby didn't scout ahead much as the wind kicked up again. It would be disastrous of he lost sight of the group and he didn't want to leave his friends if they fell under attack suddenly.
After more painful hours of traveling, the group came across a cliff. On looking over the edge, they spotted the infamous Ice Dragon. Knuckle Joe almost jumped for joy at the sight. Finally they could end the dreaded cold spell!
"This will be our strategy," said Sir Meta Knight as he started to draw in the snow. "Since the Dragon will shoot razor-sharp icicles at us, Sword, Blade, and I will chop them down. While we're busy doing that, Knuckle and Silica will distract the monster. While the Ice Dragon is distracted, Kirby will charge in and defeat it. Vee and Bun will take care of any other enemies in the area."
"Alright! Let's do this!" they all shouted.
The group charged down the hill with a mighty battle cry. Fumu ran alongside Kirby and shouted to him: "Don't forget the last time we fought an Ice Dragon!".
Kirby threw her a wink as he recalled that he needed the ice ability to freeze the Dragon from the inside. Quickly, the star warrior inhaled a few icicles and became Ice Kirby. The group carried out the formed plan and blazed a path for Kirby to dive in and defeat the monster.
"Come, Warp Star!" Fumu shouted as Kirby prepared for the charge.
Kirby leaped on his star and fired his icy breath at the demon. But this Ice Dragon was smarter than the last on and shut it's mouth whenever Kirby attempted to freeze it. This called for a change of strategy. Quicker than a flash, Kirby whipped out his sword.
The monster swung it's tail and knocked the warp star from under Kirby's feet. Kirby's quick reflexes brought him to safety. "All that training really pays off." Kirby mumbled as he jumped out of the fierce monster's way.
The warp star swung around and picked up Kirby. With a nod, Meta Knight hopped aboard. Together they flew upwards until they were in perfect range.
"Cross sword beam!" they shouted simultaneously.
The perfectly merged sword beam crashed down-wards and sliced the demon beast in two, exploding it. The warp star brought the two soldier back down.
"Hurray!" all of them shouted as the temperature already began to rise.